Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

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.

Reporting Line

- Business Controller

Responsibilities

Business partnering; Forecasting, Annual Budget & Medium-term planning; Financial Analysis; Capital Expenditure Review and Post Review Analysis; Cost Control; Financial Reporting; Inventory Accounting & Control; 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.; Oversee the inventory accounting and controls to ensure accurate valuation and reporting; Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Must be a Certified Public Accountant; Minimum of 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; 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.