Job Description

Job Purpose:

As the SVL Reporting Analyst, you will support the Accounting & Reporting Manager in the preparation, analysis, and delivery of accurate and timely financial reports. Your role will involve gathering, consolidating, and analyzing financial data, ensuring consistency and compliance with accounting standards. You will assist in the preparation of key financial statements, management reports, and support ad-hoc analysis as required by senior leadership. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reporting deadlines effectively.


Reports to: SVL A&R Manager

Requirements

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Financial Reporting Support

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Support the consolidation of financial data from various operating units (OUs) and assist in the preparation of management reports and Board Pack deliverables. Review and validate journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data submitted by other teams. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting standards.

2. Data Analysis and Reporting

Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential issues, providing insights to the Accounting & Reporting Manager. Prepare variance analysis reports, comparing actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and historical trends. Assist in preparing and maintaining financial KPIs and dashboards to support business performance reviews.

3. Process Support and Improvement

Contribute to the improvement of financial reporting processes, ensuring more efficient and accurate reporting cycles. Support the implementation of new reporting systems or tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. Identify and suggest improvements in financial data collection and reporting practices.

4. Stakeholder Support and Coordination

Collaborate with finance teams across OUs to ensure timely and accurate data submission and resolve any discrepancies. Provide support to the Accounting & Reporting Manager in preparing reports and responding to ad-hoc queries from senior leadership or other departments. Coordinate with other teams to ensure alignment on reporting timelines and deliverables.

5. Compliance and Documentation

Assist in maintaining proper documentation and records for financial reports to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Ensure that reports are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.

6. Ad-hoc Analysis and Reporting

Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting support to the Accounting & Reporting Manager as needed. Assist in the preparation of special project reports or cost analysis reports as required by senior leadership.

Key Challenges:

Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data across multiple operating units with varying reporting practices. Meeting tight reporting deadlines while maintaining high-quality output. Managing multiple ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders while ensuring routine reporting remains on track. Identifying and addressing data discrepancies and reporting inefficiencies.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

5-7 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related financial analysis role. Proficiency in financial reporting tools and ERP systems (preferably SAP). Strong Excel skills, with the ability to create and maintain financial models and reports. Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and financial reporting standards. Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure to meet reporting deadlines.

Desirable:

Experience in a multi-national or large organization with diverse reporting requirements. Exposure to financial consolidation processes or reporting in a group structure.

Competencies:

Analytical Skills:

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, providing actionable insights.

Attention to Detail:

Ensure accuracy in all financial reports and data analysis.

Communication:

Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Team Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with finance teams and other departments to achieve common goals.

Time Management:

Effectively manage multiple reporting tasks and meet tight deadlines. *

Problem Solving:

Identify discrepancies in data and reports and propose solutions to resolve issues.