SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager works directly with Operations and the Business Controllers on their financial reporting and KPI needs as well as their forecast and budget requirements. They will also manage financial projects of varying size and scope including developing detailed project plans and coordinating internal and external resources to ensure all projects are delivered on time and within the scope and budget.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Communication and coordination of Forecast and Budget requirements to the Finance community
Work with operations and business controllers in developing, deployment, training, maintaining, and improving financial KPIs/metrics and tools.
Support, maintenance, and assurance of financial data accuracy for all tools deployed by the Finance team.
Constant review and development of process/tools improvement to promote enhancement and efficiencies in Finance.
Assist and timely delivery of the closing and other finance requirements.
Regular review and communication of KPIs/metrics to operations and business controllers
Participation on several special projects of the FP&A and BI team
Consult with other SGS affiliates as needed.
Financial Projects Management
Responsible for the management of multiple projects of varying size and scope including Finance M&A activities.
Serves as a Key communicator for project deployment both internally to project stakeholders and to field.
Coordinates internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects.
Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
Ensures resource availability and allocation.
Develops a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of the various financial projects.
Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs.
Measures project performance.
Responsible for early risk detection and mitigation, escalating issues when necessary to avoid impact to project commitments and to minimize any project risks.
Successfully manages the relationship of the project and all stakeholders.
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation.
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
7+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience
Financial project management experience
Preferred:
Master's degree in accounting in combination with experience listed above.
Licenses/ Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Preferred)
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and inter-personal skills
Excellent professional written and verbal communication
Leadership and coaching skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to various levels of management.
Ability to lead through influence.
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and highly demanding environment.
Language Skills: English - Advanced level proficiency
French and/or Spanish (Preferred)
Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency
Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
Computer Skills
MS Office Suite
Excel - Expert user level skills
Word and PowerPoint - Intermediate user proficiency
Well-versed in financial systems (Oracle, etc.)
Travel
Travels up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
Competitive base salary - $100,000-$125,000 (based on experience)
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and 401k retirement plan