I am a Business Intelligence Analyst with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights. My journey started with finance, where I learned the importance of data in strategic decision-making. Now, I specialize in Power BI and analytics, helping organizations visualize their performance and drive growth through data-driven solutions.…

Ricardo Mendes

I am a Business Intelligence Analyst with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights. My journey started with finance, where I learned the importance of data in strategic decision-making. Now, I specialize in Power BI and analytics, helping organizations visualize their performance and drive growth through data-driven solutions.…

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I am a Business Intelligence Analyst with a passion for transforming data into actionable insights. My journey started with finance, where I learned the importance of data in strategic decision-making. Now, I specialize in Power BI and analytics, helping organizations visualize their performance and drive growth through data-driven solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Data Reporting Officer at Natixis in Portugal
July 1, 2025 - Present
In my role, I design and maintain Power BI reports based on ad-hoc business requests. I collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored reports, while also modifying and enhancing existing dashboards. Additionally, I explore and apply Power Automate to streamline reporting workflows and automation.
Financial Controller at 321 Crédito
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
As a Financial Controller, I manage monthly budget deviations with in-depth business analysis. I prepare and present full shareholder report packs, develop yearly budgets, and benchmark analysis. I have improved reporting processes by transitioning from Excel to Power BI, and I also support internal clients with reporting and data management.
Outsource Accountant at Mazars S.A.
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
My role involved managing monthly bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax obligations. I actively worked to improve workflow efficiency and enhance financial processes.
Summer Intern at Bank of Portugal
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
During my internship, I validated IES statements and COP reports, gaining valuable experience in financial oversight and compliance.

Education

Post-Graduate Degree in Big Data & Decision Making at ISEP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master’s in Economics & Business Administration at FEP
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s in Accountancy at ISCAP
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Post-Graduate Degree in Big Data & Decision Making at ISEP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Master’s in Economics & Business Administration at FEP
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor’s in Accountancy at ISCAP
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

DP 900 – Data Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Power BI | PostgreSQL | Python for Data Science
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
CS50 Python
January 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
Advanced Excel
January 1, 2022 - December 30, 2025
Git Essentials
January 1, 2025 - December 30, 2025
PL 300 – Power BI Data Analyst Associate
January 1, 2026 - December 30, 2025
DP 900 – Data Fundamentals
January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Power BI | PostgreSQL | Python for Data Science
January 1, 2024 - April 9, 2026
CS50 Python
January 1, 2024 - April 9, 2026
Advanced Excel
January 1, 2022 - April 9, 2026
Git Essentials
January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Cambridge C1 English Certificate
May 1, 2023 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
    paper Financial Analytics Solution for Small Business (Dog Breeding Industry)

    Designed and implemented an end-to-end BI solution to provide financial visibility for
    a small business with no prior reporting structure
    Built a data model in Power BI to track sales, costs, and financial performance
    Developed data ingestion and transformation processes using Google Sheets and
    Power Query
    Created interactive dashboards with key metrics such as:
    o Monthly sales and expenses
    o Cost breakdown by category
    o Rolling 6-month averages for cost analysis and spending trends
    Enabled business owners to improve decision-making, planning, and financial
    forecasting

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