Finance Analyst

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join our team, playing an active role in developing decision-support tools, optimizing processes, and promoting a data-driven, efficient, and innovative finance culture—collaborating cross-functionally with various departments. Key Highlights: 1. Active participation in developing decision-support tools 2. Opportunity to work cross-functionally with different departments 3. Involvement in continuous improvement and digital transformation projects We are strengthening our team by integrating a **Finance Analyst**, who will actively contribute to developing decision-support tools, optimizing processes, and promoting an increasingly data-driven, efficient, and innovative finance culture. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally across organizational departments, contributing to strategic initiatives and the continuous evolution of the finance function. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop financial analyses to support decision-making. * Monitor performance indicators, identifying trends, variances, and improvement opportunities. * Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. * Conduct profitability, performance, and operational efficiency analyses. * Produce management information and reporting to support various organizational departments. * Analyze financial processes and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and efficiency gains. * Participate in defining and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. * Contribute to evolving methodologies and practices within the finance function. * Promote standardization and documentation of departmental processes. * Develop dashboards and analytical models to facilitate activity monitoring. * Ensure the quality and consistency of financial information used across the organization. * Collaborate on ERP and other management-support tool enhancements. * Participate in digital transformation and finance function automation projects. * Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze the financial impact of business decisions. * Support strategic projects through delivery of relevant financial information. * Promote a data-driven approach to support organizational decision-making. **Profile and Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Industrial Engineering and Management, or related field. * Up to 3 years of professional experience in financial analysis, management control, consulting, or related areas. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. * Strong ability to analyze and interpret data. * Fluency in Portuguese and good command of English. **Key Competencies:** We seek a professional with strong analytical capability, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement. We value candidates who demonstrate: * Analytical thinking and ability to structure problems. * Critical thinking and challenge-oriented mindset. * Ability to transform data into actionable business insights. * Interest in technology and process optimization. * Autonomy, proactivity, and sense of responsibility. * Collaboration and communication skills across diverse stakeholders. * Organization, rigor, and attention to detail. * Willingness to learn and grow within a continuous improvement context. **What We Offer:** * Integration into a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. * Participation in projects impacting the evolution of the finance function. * Involvement in continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives. * Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. * Exposure to various organizational departments and participation in cross-functional projects. * A work environment focused on innovation, collaboration, and growth. ***Why Join ARXI?*** At ARXI, we value professionals who question assumptions, propose solutions, and continuously seek better ways of doing things. If you seek a role combining financial analysis, continuous improvement, and technology—and want to actively contribute to your organization’s evolution—this may be the right opportunity for you. Apply via our website: https://www.arxi.pt/jobs Compensation: €1,200.00 – €1,650.00 per month Work Location: Hybrid remote work in Leiria