FP&A Specialist

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox FP&A SpecialistFull-timeCompany DescriptionSGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.Job DescriptionPlanning and Reporting: Actively participating in the development of annual financial plans and forecast updates, as well as preparing periodic reports and dashboards (e.g., KPIs) to facilitate business decision-making by managementFinancial Analysis: Comparing actual results with the budget and forecasts, and diagnosing the causes of variancesBusiness Partnering: Ongoing communication with local controllers and managers from various countries to discuss results and act as a strategic business partnerAutomation and Optimization: Working to improve reporting tools and optimize processes, as well as implementing new solutions in financial systems (such as SAP or Oracle)Accounting Support: Close collaboration with the accounting department (Record to Report) during month-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy of financial dataRisk Management and Control: Coordinating internal control and risk management activities for the GBS center and affiliatesQualificationsProfessional Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, auditing (e.g., Big Four), or accounting departmentsHigher Education: Degree in Finance and Accounting, Economics, Quantitative Methods, Econometrics, or a related fieldCertifications: Possession of, or currently pursuing, prestigious business certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or CertGBS is a strong assetSSC/GBS Background: Knowledge of shared service center specifics and the internal client service modelAdvanced MS Excel (Must-Have): Proficiency in pivot tables, logical formulas, Power Query, and the ability to build complex financial modelsSystems & Tools: Practical knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau), and EPM planning systems (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, SAP BPC)Finance & Accounting Principles: Practical knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP, and a solid understanding of the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statementsAnalytical Capabilities: Ability to interpret financial ratios, calculate project profitability (e.g., ROI, NPV), draw conclusions from large datasets, and understand internal control frameworks and risk assessment methodologiesLanguages: Fluent English (min. B2/C1) for daily operations, reporting, and presentations. Additional languages are a significant plusBusiness Partnering & Leadership: Ability to work in matrixed organizations, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and clearly explain complex financial data to non-finance professionalsTime Management & Resilience: Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain structure, and work under time pressure to meet tight deadlines (e.g., during quarterly forecasts and year-end closings)Mindset: Proactive, curious, detail-oriented, and improvement-focused approach to problem-solvingBusiness Travel: Willingness to travel for business purposes (around 15% of the time).Additional InformationCheck out what we have prepared for you:Stable employment based on a contract of employment (umowa o pracę) with fixed business hours, Mon-Fri (08:00/09:00 – 16:00/17:00), in a rapidly...