André Alves Silva
Business Management Officer — Natixis · Groupe BPCE
Based in Porto, André works within the CIO Office of Groupe BPCE, covering IT governance reporting, budget and headcount tracking, and management analysis for DSI Corporate teams. Six years of experience in finance and operations across large European groups.
About André
André is a Business Management Officer at Natixis in Portugal, working within the CIO Office of Groupe BPCE. His responsibilities include IT governance reporting, budget and headcount monitoring for DSI Corporate teams, and the production of quarterly steering-committee deliverables for senior leadership in France.
Prior to Natixis, he held finance and operations roles at Stellantis NV and PSA Group Portugal, where he managed accounts payable and coordinated financial operations across multinational entities.
He holds a degree in Business Management from ISAG, two postgraduate qualifications in leadership and negotiation from Universidade do Minho, and five Microsoft certifications in applied AI. He is fluent in French, Portuguese, and English.
Governance & Reporting
Quarterly steering-committee reporting, budget and headcount tracking, and management analysis for Groupe BPCE leadership.
Team Leadership
Postgraduate training in leadership, conflict management, and negotiation, applied in cross-functional, international environments.
Process Improvement
Practical experience streamlining financial and operational workflows inside large, complex organisations.
Applied AI
Working use of generative AI tools and Microsoft Copilot in day-to-day management, reporting, and decision-support tasks.
Experience and education
Professional experience and academic qualifications, in reverse chronological order.
Business Management Officer
Full-timeNatixis in Portugal · Porto
Responsible for IT governance reporting and resource tracking within the CIO Office of Groupe BPCE. Covers budget and headcount monitoring for DSI Corporate teams, quarterly steering-committee reporting, and management analysis for senior leadership in France.
Senior P2P Officer
Full-timeNatixis in Portugal · Porto
Managed end-to-end procure-to-pay operations, including supplier invoice processing, payment runs, and reporting. Improved process reliability and accuracy across the team.
Holding & Belux SA Manager
Full-timeStellantis NV · Maia
Managed accounts payable for the Holding and Belux SA legal entities within Stellantis NV, coordinating with finance teams across multiple countries.
Accounts Payable — Overhead Expenses
Full-timePSA Group Portugal · Maia
Managed overhead-expense accounts payable for PSA Group Portugal, part of the multinational PSA automotive group.
Accounts Payable — Overhead Expenses
Professional internshipPSA Group Portugal · Maia
Professional internship in accounts payable, covering the overhead-expense category within PSA Group Portugal.
Accounting Support
Curricular internshipFerluca — Mecânica, Lda · Santo Tirso
Curricular internship covering bookkeeping, invoice processing, and account reconciliation.
Skills
Competencies developed across finance, governance, and operations roles in large European groups, complemented by formal postgraduate training and AI certifications.
Languages
Management & Governance
AI & Digital Tools
Business Applications
Personal projects
Two independent projects managed alongside professional development, prior to joining the corporate sector.
Wacky eSports Club
Founded and managed a competitive CS:GO organisation. Responsible for player recruitment, team scheduling, and representing the club in national tournaments. All operational and administrative aspects were handled independently.
CSGOTwo.com
Built and operated a CS:GO item-trading platform over two years. Started as a solo project, later expanded with two partners via paid acquisition. Covered web development, digital marketing, user acquisition, and day-to-day operations.
Qualifications & certifications
Academic qualifications and Microsoft certifications.
AI for Managers
Covers the integration of AI tools in management and decision-making, with a focus on improving organisational efficiency.
AI for Organizational Leaders
Addresses AI adoption at senior leadership level, including digital transformation frameworks and enterprise-scale implementation.
Career Essentials in Generative AI
Fundamentals of generative AI and their application in professional practice.
Generative AI Productivity Skills
Practical techniques for using generative AI to improve individual and team productivity in daily workflows.
Microsoft Copilot for Productivity
Application of Microsoft Copilot across Microsoft 365 to reduce manual work and improve output quality.
Certificates and diplomas available on request.
Diplomas & certificates
Verified copies of academic qualifications and professional certifications. Click any document to view at full size.
What colleagues say
Reliable, competent and committed. When I started my company, I called on André to build and manage our online platforms — he also handled business cards and several other projects along the way.
Hugo da Silva
CEO — HSP
Contact
For questions about his experience or to discuss a role, André can be reached through any of the channels below.