FP&A Senior Specialist

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox FP&A Senior 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 DescriptionStrategic Business Partnering and Consulting: Close collaboration with management (e.g., COOs, business unit CFOs) to interpret financial results. Translating complex technical data into business-friendly recommendations (Visual Storytelling) and providing insights that support key decisionsAdvanced Planning and Modeling: Coordinating the entire budget cycle or rolling forecasts for selected markets and divisions. Building, developing, and testing complex financial models (e.g., in Anaplan or Excel) and performing scenario analyses ("what-if") to assess risk and identify market opportunitiesExpert Analysis and Cost Management: Conducting in-depth root-cause analysis for deviations from budget assumptions. Managing advanced internal billing and cost allocation models (e.g., chargeback)Risk Management, Control, and Optimization: Coordinating risk management and internal control activities for the GBS center and affiliates. Promoting digitalization, process automation, and ensuring high-quality management reporting (data governance)Mentoring and Leadership: Working with a high degree of autonomy and acting as a mentor to junior analysts on the team. Creating and supporting training programs and sharing expert knowledge within the organization.QualificationsProfessional experience: 4 to 6+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling, external auditing (e.g., Big 4), or transaction advisory services is required. Proven experience working in international structures (matrix organization) and within a GBS/SSC model is also essentialEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, data analytics, econometrics, or quantitative methodsExpert-level MS Excel: Ability to build multidimensional financial models, handle advanced macroeconomic simulations, and assess riskAdvanced knowledge of ERP and EPM systems: Proficiency in working with the financial modules of SAP (including S/4HANA) or Oracle systems , as well as practical knowledge of planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, SAP BPC)BI tools at the "Developer" level: Advanced data modeling in Power BI or Tableau is required, including knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and building data flow structuresSolid financial knowledge: A deep understanding of international financial standards (IFRS or US GAAP) and the relationships between financial statements. Experience with global cost allocation mechanisms (e.g., chargeback models) is also requiredBusiness acumen to link operational metrics with financial results.Proficiency in "Data Storytelling" – convincingly presenting conclusions to non-financial audiences.Ability to lead projects and act as a mentor for junior team members (Lateral Leadership).Leadership and Business Partnering competencies: * Ability to assertively manage stakeholders, including executive leadership (CFOs, operational directors)English language (C1/C2 level): Full fluency allowing for comfortable delivery of presentations, business negotiations, and preparation of formal analysesBusiness travel: Readiness for business trips (around...