Business Analyst

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

SGS is looking for a Business Analyst to join our Finance team. This is a hybrid opportunity that will allow you to work from home and the office based near Perth Airport with this 12 month Maternity leave cover.

Responsibilities will include, however not limited to:

• Perform analysis on performance for line of Business (LOB)
• Balance sheet review and other corporate deliverables
• Lead the planning process for the LOB.
• Provide validation of the forecast and reasons for variation against the trend.
• Validation and compilation of budgeting activities.
• Provide early warning of material deviations, support and monitor corrective actions to be taken.
• Tracking the deliverables to achieve revenue and LC targets.
• Monitoring of unbilled and WIP, provisions.
• Contribute to strategy & decision making, whilst being a constructive challenger.
• Provide strategic input and financial support to commercial & operating issues.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree in business management / accounting or in the relevant technical subject.
• Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial accounting or financial management role.
• Extensive Statutory reporting experience in a medium to large business.
• Demonstrable supervisory and / or people management experience.
• Good understanding of basic Treasury concepts (such as liquidity management and hedging).

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS:

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work.
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations.
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers.
• Ongoing learning & development.
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally).
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback.

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.