Associate- PS ISPL

About BNP Paribas Group:

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 74 countries with more than 190,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 15,000 employees* and a presence in 14 markets, it provides clients with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs, and continues to develop its franchise in the region.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group, a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Mumbai and Chennai, we are a 24×7 global delivery center. We partner with various business lines of BNP Paribas such as Corporate and Institutional Banking, Wealth Management, Retail Banking through three verticals – Information Technology, Operations and Finance Shared Services.

About Business Line/Function :

Performance Management within Finance Shared Services is responsible for accurate and timely management accounting, reporting and budgeting activities.

Job Title:

Associate/Senior Associate

Date:

 13th Sep 2023

Department:

FSS PS ISPL

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

CIB Finance

Reports to:

(Direct)

 Assistant Vice President

Grade:

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

Nil

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

Support ISPL management teams in the understanding/monitoring of Business Lines’ cost, FSS, Operation department including headcount, expenses & allocation and providing of consolidated views to ISPL Management. Data are followed up in Actuals, Forecasts and Budgets.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Run monthly and quarterly Cost and Headcount data in order to produce Business Lines reporting and Business review for senior management
• Contribute to the budget process for the PM teams (Expenses, Headcount and Allocated costs) for ISPL scope
• Monitor data inputs with local Finance teams so as to make sure there is an alignment with the global strategy and targets
• Contribute to the implementation, maintenance and optimization of the tool dedicated to reports creation
• Business partnering with ISPL managers on regular basis and contribute to adhoc requests
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and decision support
• Working to synergies processes across departments and entities in India
• Perform Trend and Variance Analysis of Financial Report
• Prepare presentations to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Knowledge of Performance Management / accounting concepts, methodologies and rules
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs)
• Working knowledge and understanding of MS Access desirable 
• Excellent PC skills; ability to learn new systems quickly
• Comfortable with basic office tools (Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint)

Specific Qualifications (if required)

CA

Preferred Industry / Domain experience

·        Experience (in a Performance Management function) is added advantage

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

• English fluent
• Good communication skill
• High comfort with working with numbers: rigor, analytical mind-set, ability to interpret numbers and synthesize
• Strong sense of organization, ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Manages pressure and priorities during the closing process
• Team spirit
• Drive to actively propose improvements and implement initiatives
• Curiosity and open to other cultures
• Ability to work in a changing and moving environment

Education Level:

CA

Experience Level:

Fresher / Upto 3 years of experience