Financial Reporting Analyst Europe

SGS 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.

SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).

Primary responsibilities:

• manage the monthly regional reporting process within Group reporting systems (Symphony/Hyperion)
• prepare regional and Group-level analytical reports and closing presentations for management
• ensure that regional forecasts and budgets are submitted on time, meet quality standards, and are properly uploaded and validated
• drive standardization and continuous improvement of reporting processes and tools
• collaborate with local finance teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• support regional management with ad-hoc analyses, business requests, and presentation materials

Specific responsibilities:

• ensure timely and accurate monthly Group reporting by affiliates in line with Group requirements
• review monthly submissions to identify errors, inconsistencies, and anomalies in country reporting
• perform data validations and coordinate corrections with local teams
• support countries in adhering to Group reporting guidelines, including new accounting standards
• ensure budget and forecast submissions are completed on time, meet quality standards, and comply with Group requirements
• support acquisition-related reporting requirements
• manage and monitor Capex reporting, including tracking regional spend and preparing monthly submissions
• proactively follow up with affiliates to ensure all reporting deadlines and requirements are met
• take ownership of reporting activities for assigned countries/region
• compile and review regional financial reporting for management and Group Control
• prepare management reports, KPIs, and closing presentations, providing insights to support decision-making
• support country and regional management with ad-hoc analyses and business requests

Profile:

• university degree (in business, economics or accounting) or equivalent
• at least 5 years of experience post qualification with a large international organisation in a financial reporting role  
• solid track record of operational results
• must have at least 3 years experience working with Oracle Essbase / Oracle ERP, including ability to build, develop and retrieve reports   
• ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• strong team player
• excellent communication and influencing skills, efficiently conveying messages to internal  stakeholders
• must be able to organise and adhere to deadlines

Required skills:

• good command of MS office/ especially EXCEL and PowerPoint required
• experience with Oracle Essbase / Oracle ERP is a requirement
• experience with SUN 5 is an advantage
• strong organizational, quantitative and interpersonal skills
• solid presentation and communication skills
• ability to work independently and to co-ordinate many activities simultaneously
• ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• ability to motivate and influence a team, directly and indirectly
• pragmatic, analytical and creative thinker
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to build trust and respect
• organized and analytical person
• fluent in English (able to speak, read and write)

We offer:

• work in an international environment
• contract of employment
• 100% remote work - it doesn't matter where in Poland you live
• package of additional benefits: co-financing of the Medicover Sport card, Medicover private medical care, group insurance, access to Medicover Benefits cafeteria platform, funding for training and courses, various charity initiatives, Employee Referral Program

Please submit English CV for the application. 

Działając na podstawie art. 24 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 14 czerwca 2024 r. o ochronie sygnalistów (Dz. U. z 2024 r. poz. 928) informujemy, że w SGS Polska Sp. z o.o. oraz w SGS Global Business Services Europe Sp. z o.o. obowiązuje Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych.

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych jest dostępna na stronie internetowej pod poniższym linkiem:

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych | SGS Poland



 

Acting pursuant to Article 24(1) of the Act of 14 June 2024 on the protection of whistleblowers (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 928), we hereby inform you that SGS Polska Sp. z o.o. and SGS Global Business Services Europe Sp. z o.o. have an Internal Reporting Procedure in place.

The Internal Reporting Procedure is available on the website at the following link:

Local Reporting | SGS Poland