Senior Controller | Finance

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As a Senior Controller, you will join a newly created position in Portugal, within Financial Performance & Capital Steering teams. You will be under the functional supervision of Financial Strategic Planning Officer in Paris, and reporting locally to Banking Support Activity (BSA) Head of Finance in Portugal.

Your mission is to contribute to the budgetary and financial steering of the Finance support function. To this end, you will:

1. Provide support for the financial steering of the functional department:

• Prepare monthly financial deliverables,
• Perform analyses and controls and ensure data reliability,
• Coordinate stakeholders (business lines, financial steering, IT, etc.) in line with the schedule;

2. Take part in recurring forecasting and review exercises, including:

• Budget preparation,
• Quarterly monitoring (Business Review),
• Multi-year exercises (strategic plans).

3. Prepare the cost allocation elements of the Finance department to the different business lines of Natixis CIB;

4. Coordinate the implementation of required changes in the Financial Steering systems.

You will work daily in tandem with another member of the team based in Paris who is also responsible for the Finance function scope. While your teammate will be focused on Natixis HO business teams, you will take the lead on managing IT resources as well as on analyzing international financial charges and providing backup to your teammate.

Working with the Business Manager, you will support him in preparing periodic analyses and key messages; preparing presentations for the Finance function. You will work closely with all managers of the Finance department.

You will operate in an international environment, within a community of experts that places excellence, impact and collective action at the heart of their action.

Who are you?

If you are comfortable with numbers and are known for your rigor. Your deliverables, both reliable and impactful, provide real added value and effectively address the issues related to your work and if you are proactive in sharing your ideas and analyses and in making your work easier to use, you are meant to work with us.

With strong interpersonal skills, you enjoy meeting with your internal clients to understand their challenges and explain their figures. Thanks to your team spirit, you will play a driving role within the tandem and the team, promoting collaboration and mutual support. Proactive and agile in the face of change, you support and foster innovation and transformations by bringing your vision and your ability to structure in constantly evolving environments.

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economy and related fields;
• Proven experience in finance roles (at least 8 years), preferably in a multinational corporation;
• Strong analytical and summarizing skills;
• Advanced knowledge of information systems (spreadsheets, databases, ERP, etc.) and of the MS Office Suite;
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and eager to explore the contributions of artificial intelligence;
• Proficiency in English;
• French is required for this position (commitment to reach B1 within a 6-month trial period) in order to interract with your Paris teammate.

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.