Job Description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The CIO Office is a transversal department supporting the IT of Groupe BPCE.
Its mission is to foster a consolidated view of IT across various business units, enabling enhanced management and communication. The CIO Office works closely with support functions to promote efficient channels for management control, focusing on project-based management, resource and planning control, KPI implementation and monitoring, financial and budget control, and harmonization of practices and rules for a cross-cutting understanding of challenges and needs.
Main tasks and goals:
As a Data Analyst within the CIO Office, you will work closely with Natixis Investment Managers - Opération & Services (NIM Os), within the Secretariat General – Finance / Budget Activity Tracking domain. The team is responsible for budget construction, cost monitoring, forecasting, and client refacturation for IT and non‑IT perimeters of the NIMOS entity, covering approximately 400 resources (IT, Ops, Transformation, Customer).
The IT Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, structuring, validating, analyzing, and reporting financial and activity data to support budget steering, cost control, forecasting, and decision‑making. The role sits at the intersection of Finance, IT, Operations, and Data, ensuring data reliability, consistency over time, and actionable insights for management.
Some activities described:
- Collect, prepare, and continuously monitor the quality, consistency, and reliability of financial and activity data (Human and Technical IT costs) used as Golden Sources for budget steering, forecasting, and refacturation.
- Analyze, validate, document, and communicate business requirements, ensuring alignment between Finance, IT, Operations, and Data teams throughout the data lifecycle.
- Coordinate and drive annual and quarterly budget and forecast campaigns with IT and Operations managers, consolidating inputs into structured and reliable datasets.
- Perform first‑level analysis of Budget vs Actuals (MH & MT), identify variances, risks, and inconsistencies, and support corrective actions with stakeholders.
- Design, maintain, and improve complex analytical reports and dashboards (Power BI), including the evolution of existing reports and contribution to the 2026 reporting roadmap.
- Explore datasets to identify trends and propose meaningful KPIs and metrics that support management decision‑making and IT steering.
- Contribute to data modeling, structuring, and progressive automation of data preparation and reporting processes (Excel advanced, Power Query, Power BI).
- Act as a key interface between business users, Finance, and IT, supporting governance activities (e.g. steering committees) and communicating rules, deadlines, and best practices.
- Ensure data integrity, documentation, and long‑term consistency of reporting, in line with organizational standards and governance.
- Tools Administration & Continuous Improvement: Maintain and improve the collection/reporting toolset (advanced Excel/Power Query/Power BI), ensuring robustness, documentation, and progressive automation where possible.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a cost‑oriented or data‑driven role: IT Finance, Controlling, CIO Office, Procurement, or Management Control.
- Strong exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and IT cost structures.
- Up to 2 years’ experience in customer support, management control, and/or project management.
- Advanced knowledge in Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot).
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (such as Power BI) to create, analyze, and present financial and operational data in a clear and actionable manner.
- Strong data manipulation and validation skills.
- Knowledge of French - B2 mandatory.
- Knowledge of English - B2 mandatory.
Additional Information
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.
