Financial Planning & Analyst Expert - French speaker - VIE contract [F/M/X] Porto

Financial Planning & Analyst Expert - French speaker - VIE contract [F/M/X]
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Financial Planning & Analyst Expert - French speaker - VIE contract [F/M/X]

Porto

Who are we?

About Little
Big Connection

The world of work has been transforming at an incredible speed. Today, companies must not only adapt to keep pace with change – they have to get ahead of the game. They need to function as integrated organizations, positioning the best talent at the heart of each project to leverage the right skills at the right time.

Little
Big Connection is the solution that connects big companies with external experts looking for the best projects available. We create a direct and transparent link between all companies and stakeholders, big and little, so they can team up more easily than ever before.

How do we do it?

Through our platform, which allows:

1. Clients to publish on our marketplace all their requirements (RFPs) for external consulting services.
2. Over 500, 000 consulting companies, IT vendors, freelancers etc. to identify their next projects and submit their consultants/candidates profile.
3. The whole ecosystem to collaborate from sourcing to payment digitally (legal support, performance monitoring tools, timesheets, invoicing etc. )

As the leading international player in its industry, Little
Big Connection supports 280 major clients such as AXA, Carrefour, Sephora, Decathlon, Air France or Kering in their Big innovation projects and flexibility needs. With the ambition to become the international leader of Total Workforce Management by 2025, Little
Big Connection is present in 25 countries around the world.

Why join Little
Big Connection?

• Thrive in the new digital business world
• Lead high
  - added strategic projects with a concrete business impact
• Experience working in a young and international atmosphere, with colleagues on all 5 continents
• Benefit from a flexible work environment with remote working options
• Access a variety of training courses and continuously improve your skills
• Take part in the events organized by our Little
  Big Crew: work socials team building events. . . moments you won't want to miss!

Job description

As an FP&A Expert, you will play a key role in financial strategy and performance management. Reporting to the FP&A Head, you will be responsible for structuring and driving the financial planning process while supporting operational teams in optimizing business performance. You will lead a team and act as a strategic partner to senior management, providing insights to support
- making.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and FP&A Head, providing strategic financial insights and decision support.
• Lead and coach the FP&A team, fostering a
  - performance culture.
• Align financial planning processes with business objectives to ensure strategic coherence.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to enable
  - driven
  - making.
• Analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and refine reporting tools to enhance data visualization and financial storytelling.
• Translate financial insights into strategic recommendations for
  - financial stakeholders.

Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with data and finance teams to optimize reporting tools and automate key processes.
• Support major transformation initiatives by ensuring financial alignment with company strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, leveraging digital tools for efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with IT and other business functions to enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Partner with other finance teams across different locations to maintain consistency in reporting and compliance.

Profile :

• You have 3 years of experience in FP&A, financial management, financial audit or a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make financial data accessible to diverse stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with a proactive and
  - solving approach
• Ability to work with multiple deadlines in a
  - paced setting
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Power BI is an advantage
• Fluency in English and French
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and drive financial improvements
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for the management of FP&A team
• Experience with AI generative tools is a plus.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and international work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Exposure to strategic financial projects.

Diversity and Inclusion

"Little
Big Connection is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics"