Procure to Pay Process and Project Senior Analyst for Expense Claims Team

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders (MOA, MOE, Customer, Sap Concur etc.) and ensure technical feasibility of the project (deployments, internal projects, reorganization…)
Support the functional implementation specification and configuration of a common expense claims administration tool (SAP Concur) for BNPP entities based on a standard Core Model
Conduct and ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
Translate customer needs into functional specifications in line with the Core Model
Plan, execute and close projects
Define test procedures; execute test scenarios and follow-up on test result
Gather business requirements and perform business analysis if needed
Assess risk and provide risk response plan
Simplify and harmonize operational processes
Increase visibility of the Expense claims generated by BNP Paribas entities
Accompany internal clients on the right use of the process and tool, including documentation and training sessions for end users
Follow-up the operation relationship with the vendor Sap Concur
Identify potential tool & reporting enhancements in line with the Core Model
Translate customer needs into functional specifications in line with the Core Model
Validate technical specifications proposed and delivered by the IT team
Define test procedures; execute test scenarios and follow-up on test results
Write user guides and prepare training material for end users and internal support
Provide functional second level support on complex issues and incidents
Participate in the development of the new organizational structure and functions and implement them

Profile and Skills to Success

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Information Technology
At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Analyst or Implementation Manager
Proficiency in MS Office tools
Experience in Expense Claims tools (SAP Concur, other)
Experience in Implementation of systems
SAP user knowledge (SAP FI/CO/MM/SD)
Knowledge on Project management methodologies
Adaptation to new IT tools
Capability to understand the E2E process of Source to Pay
Knowledge of Finance and Accounting
Fluency in English
Team spirit and team work
Self-starter, dynamic and proactive attitude with ability to work in a fast-changing environment
Ability to integrate a large and diverse multicultural environment
Ability to work under tight deadlines and with international locations
Negotiation, unblocking situations and results oriented skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Organization, rigor and accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms and to report to management

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Why joining BNP Paribas?

• Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

• Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

• International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions:

Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines;
Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services;
Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

• Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

• Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

• Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices.

• Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.