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Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager (for Commercial)

Added 15 hours ago

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Reporting Line

  • Business Controller

Primary Responsibilities

  • Business partnering

  • Forecasting, Annual Budget & Medium-term planning

  • Financial Analysis

  • Capital Expenditure Review and Post Review Analysis

  • Cost Control

  • Financial Reporting

  • Lead and manage the annual budget process – revenue, direct/indirect/sales & marketing costs, support overheads, capital expenditures, headcount, and allocation drivers.

  • Monitor and update forecasts regularly to reflect changes in business conditions and provide actionable insights.

  • Develop and maintain financials models and reports to support forecasting and budgeting process.

  • Track sales and spending to ensure alignment with targets and report variances with clear and concise commentaries and recommendations to senior management.

  • Prepare and present financial information to stakeholders highlighting key variances and providing recommendations.

  • Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost-saving to improve profitability.

  • Track and manage both direct/indirect costs, sales & marketing costs, support overheads.

  • Review purchase requisitions and challenge any spending that is not align with target margin.

  • Review viability and reasonableness of cost savings projects by various departments.

  • Review of proposed capital expenditures and perform post review analysis.

  • Work closely with local finance and finance shared services center team to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.

  • Act as business partner to various departments – Business, Operations, Commercial & Support Overheads

  • Prepare ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis – P&L simulation & scenarios.

  • Work closely with commercial team to review a reasonable sales pricing model.

  • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Integrity and Compliance

  • At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Must be a Certified Public Accountant
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and Budget Management or Financial Reporting
  • Exposure in business partnering with senior management and stakeholders
  • High work ethic and integrity
  • Assertive, Self-driven and Independent in a fast-paced environment
  • Amenable to Hybrid set-up – 3x per week onsite

Additional Information

  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and give strategic advice based on these analyses.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
  • Outstanding presentation skills with ability to present financial data to non-financial colleagues, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
  • Excellent organization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify potential issues and implement effective solution.
  • Highly developed communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, senior management, and stakeholders.