Junior Financial Analyst

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Junior Financial Analyst to join our finance team. This position offers hands‑on experience in budgeting, reporting, and tax compliance within a regulated environment, providing a solid foundation for a career in finance.

Key responsibilities

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and business plans, collecting data from various departments.
• Assist in the creation of financial reports for management, regulators and other stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy.
• Help monitor key financial metrics, identify variances and contribute to forecasting improvements.
• Support tax return preparation and compliance with Portuguese tax legislation.
• Assist with internal control activities, reconciliations and audit‑related data validation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience, including internships; experience in Big 4 or regulated environments is a plus.
• Strong willingness to learn, analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of IFRS accounting standards.
• Familiarity with Portuguese tax legislation.
• Knowledge of management accounting and budgeting principles.
• Understanding of internal controls and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Access and SQL is a plus.