Business Analyst | Lisboa

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Business Analyst to support in decision‑making, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives. This role involves gathering and analyzing data, preparing insights and reporting materials, and supporting a variety of internal/external projects aimed at improving performance and enhancing service delivery.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate findings and collaborate effectively across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from internal and external sources; prepare dashboards, performance reports, and management presentations; support monitoring of KPIs, operational metrics, and business performance indicators.
• Operational & Strategic Support: Contribute to internal projects related to process improvement, efficiency, and digital transformation; Assist in planning cycles, budgeting activities, and forecasting exercises; Provide analytical input for strategic discussions and internal decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand needs, gather information, and support joint initiatives; Assist in preparing materials for leadership meetings, internal reviews, and planning sessions.
• Business Insights & Market Understanding: Conduct research to identify trends, benchmark practices, and provide context for internal initiatives; Support activities that require understanding of market dynamics and client needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, Finance, or similar.
• 1–3 years of experience in business analysis, consulting, operations, or similar analytical roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Portuguese is an advantage.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Shape the future with confidence.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. 
At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.