SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
We are seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst (Finance) to join our finance team in Perth. This role plays a key part in supporting business leaders across Australia, New Zealand, PNG, and other locations by delivering financial insights, analysis, and performance reporting that drive effective business decisions.
Working closely with the Business Controller and FP&A team, the Finance Business Analyst partners with General Managers responsible for their respective Lines of Business (LOB). The role focuses on developing financial parameters, supporting long-range planning, budgets and forecasts, and providing insightful analysis to monitor both short- and long-term financial performance.
Responsibilities include however, not limited to:
Conduct weekly and monthly financial performance reviews for allocated business lines.
Track progress against revenue and LC targets and highlight variances.
Monitor and drive reduction of aged open commitments including Debtors and GRNI.
Manage revenue and cost accruals, prepaid transactions, and ensure compliance with the matching principle.
Oversee core business line finance functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, GRNI, and Open Purchase Orders, ensuring adherence to group policies.
Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (IFRS15).
Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews in line with ICoFR compliance requirements.
Act as a key point of contact for audit requirements in conjunction with the Financial Controller and Business Controller FP&A.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Professional qualification such as CA or CPA (or working towards).
Experience in statutory reporting within a medium to large organisation.
Strong understanding of financial accounting standards and finance processes.
Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
The ability to work autonomously and proactively influence business outcomes.
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.
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 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 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 trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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