About BNP Paribas India Solutions:

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union’s leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

About BNP Paribas Group:

 BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.

About Business line/Function:

Performance Steering within Finance Shared Services is responsible for internal management reporting, providing financial insights to CIB management, Business Lines and Functions. The team provides services such as:

• Management Accounting for Revenue and Expenses
• Management Reporting
• Budget and Forecast Support
• Management Accounting System Administration
• Reconciliation of Management and Financial Accounting

Job Title:

VP Performance Steering

Date:

Department:

FS P&L

Location:

Mumbai

Business Line / Function:

Finance & Strategy

Reports to:

(Direct)

Head of Performance Steering

Grade: 

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number of Direct Reports:

5

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

·        The position is for one of the VP leads in Performance Steering (PS) workstream in Financial Shared Services. 

·       Lead a team of about 25 people. 

·       Manage BAU service delivery of performance steering (Financial Analysis) covering, Revenues, Cost, Headcount etc., for multiple regions, and various stakeholders; deliver on various scheduled and adhoc reports, budget, budget vs actual, variance reports, analysis etc., Operate within tight deadlines for production and reporting activities. Establish and run a strong quality control framework for outputs and activities. 

·       Deliver process improvement/ inefficiency. 

·       Manage transitions of new processes from different regions. 

·       Review outputs, create / run a strong control framework to make sure output delivered is accurate. 

·       Engage with onshore stakeholders 

·       Manage risk appropriately for the Financial Synthesis / PS work stream, including BCP, attrition, etc., 

·       Contribute to transformation projects on Financial & Management accounting 

·       Have a strong succession planning in place for the respective PS work stream

Responsibilities

·       Overall responsibility for managing all aspects of the Financial Synthesis P&L / Performance Steering work stream, including transition, BAU, risk, resiliency, control etc.,

·       Ensure BAU delivery of highest quality, meeting all the deadlines, ensuring satisfaction of onshore/offshore clients

·       Ensure adherence to all regulatory / compliance / security requirements.

·       Manage team, keep team motivation high, and inspire team to perform in a challenging environment.

·       Challenge Status Quo – constantly improve, harmonize, industrialize and re-engineer processes, to make them more efficient and simple.

·       Engage with global stakeholders, build good relationship with all the stakeholders across the BNPP group.

·       Execute the BCM responsibilities for respective team/business:

o   Responsible for overall BCM Programme of your Department to ensure their business continues when BCP is invoked. (BCM strategy, solution, documentation, Testing etc.)

o   Ensure Business Continuity requirement is integrated with all relevant processes, as applicable

o   Can delegate the same to their nominated department BC Correspondent

o   Approve and sign-off business impact analyses, business continuity requirements, strategies and solutions for their department.

o   Mobilize their teams to actively participate in awareness sessions, training and tests.

o   Nominate BC correspondents within their scope to act a primary point of contact for the BC Manager.

·       Define and implement proper permanent controls on BCP activities on their scope.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

·       Prior accounting, management reporting experience is desirable

·       Excellent PC skills; ability to learn new systems quickly

·       Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, and graphs)

·       Good knowledge of Banking product

·       Excellent analytical skill

Specific Qualifications (if required)

·       CA with strong Financial Analysis and Stakeholder Management skills

·       12 - 18 Years of post-qualification experience in Financial Analysis / Performance Management, other Finance functions preferably in a Banking environment

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills - oral & written

Client focused

Adaptability

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Analytical Ability

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Ability to develop and adapt a process 

Education Level: 

 Master Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 12 years

Other/Specific Qualifications (if required)