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 financial data from various departments.
• Assist in monitoring financial performance, identifying variances between actual results and forecasts.
• Help prepare financial reports for management, regulators and other stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting activities such as submissions to the Banco de Portugal and Tax Authority.
• Support tax return preparation and compliance with Portuguese tax legislation.
• Assist in executing internal controls, reconciliations and audit‑related tasks.

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 a Big 4 or professional services firm is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with regulated financial environments is a plus.

Required skills

• Basic understanding of IFRS accounting standards.
• Knowledge of Portuguese tax legislation.
• Management accounting and budgeting principles.
• Internal controls and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Access and SQL is a plus.
• Interest in financial systems and data‑analysis tools.