Financial Reporting Analysist Europe

SGS

3d•Remote

About The Position

SGS is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst for their European operations. This role is responsible for managing the monthly regional reporting process within Group reporting systems (Symphony/Hyperion), preparing analytical reports and closing presentations for management, and ensuring timely submission and quality of regional forecasts and budgets. The analyst will also drive standardization and continuous improvement of reporting processes and tools, collaborate with local finance teams for data accuracy, and support regional management with ad-hoc analyses and business requests. Key responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate monthly Group reporting by affiliates, reviewing submissions for errors, performing data validations, coordinating corrections, and supporting countries in adhering to Group reporting guidelines. The role also involves managing and monitoring Capex reporting and proactively following up with affiliates to ensure all reporting deadlines are met. The analyst will take ownership of reporting activities for assigned countries/regions, compile and review regional financial reporting, and prepare management reports, KPIs, and closing presentations.

Requirements

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.
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.
Good command of MS office/ especially EXCEL and PowerPoint.
Experience with Oracle Essbase / Oracle ERP is a requirement.
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).

Nice To Haves

Experience with SUN 5 is an advantage.

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.
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.