BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (HYBRID)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (HYBRID LISBON)

Portuguese company hires for hybrid position

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

• ️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered

Work Model: Hybrid

️ Language Requirements: English C1 mandatory; French is a plus

Seniority: Senior (5+ years)

Sector: Banking

Rate Between €2800 - 3100 RV / €1800 - 2100 CTI

• ️ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Business Management Officer to support the governance, organisational development and transformation of an international team delivering IT solutions for Risk functions.

You will combine workforce planning, financial analysis, reporting and project coordination, helping managers make informed decisions, improve operational efficiency and track transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor workforce plans and cross-shoring strategies, including the distribution of activities across locations.
• Connect skills assessments with headcount planning, identify gaps and support managers in developing action plans.
• Coordinate cross-shoring governance meetings and track progress, savings and alignment with PMO budgets and sourcing data.
• Build and improve dashboards and management reports covering workforce trends, operational activities and cost drivers.
• Prepare clear, structured presentations for governance committees and continuously improve reporting quality.
• Manage or support transformation projects, consolidating progress updates and tracking budgets and savings.
• Improve SharePoint organisation, knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
• Act as a point of contact for organisational improvements and support continuity through shared responsibilities and backup arrangements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or another relevant field.
• Relevant experience in Banking, Strategic Consulting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Project Management or a similar environment.
• Evidence of delivering practical improvements and measurable value.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare clear and structured presentations.
• English at C1 level.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage projects, priorities and multiple activities in a demanding environment.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork and stakeholder relationship skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in organisational change and cross-shoring.
• Knowledge of SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• French language skills.

Ideal Profile

You are an analytical and organised professional who can turn workforce, financial and operational data into clear insights for management. You are comfortable building reports, preparing committee presentations and coordinating initiatives with multiple stakeholders.

You take ownership, identify opportunities for improvement and can connect day-to-day activities with broader organisational and transformation goals.

Questions for Candidates

• What relevant experience do you have in business management, consulting, FP&A, process improvement or project management?
• Have you worked with headcount planning, skills gap analysis or cross-shoring strategies?
• How have you used Excel and Power BI to support reporting and decision-making?
• Have you prepared PowerPoint presentations for management or governance committees?
• What experience do you have tracking budgets, costs and savings?
• Can you describe a transformation or process improvement project you helped deliver and its results?
• Have you worked with SharePoint or Agile methodologies?
• What are your English and French proficiency levels?
• Are you available for a position based in Lisbon, and when could you start?
• Which contract model do you prefer, and are your compensation expectations aligned with the stated range?

How to Apply

Please submit your updated CV in English, highlighting relevant projects, reporting tools, responsibilities and measurable results in business management or organisational improvement.

CV Keywords

Include only those that reflect your actual experience.

Business Management, Business Management Officer, Workforce Planning, Headcount Management, Cross-Shoring, Skills Gap Analysis, Financial Planning & Analysis, FP&A, Budget Monitoring, Cost Analysis, Savings Tracking, PMO, Governance, Management Reporting, Dashboards, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Transformation, Organisational Change, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Management, Agile, Banking, Finance, Risk, IT

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