Senior Analyst Business Finance

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

Youll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We dont just move the world forward-were proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

The Senior Analyst Business Finance plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Business Partner teams

• delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and operational support
• ensuring compliance with deadlines and accounting standards
• whilst pro-actively challenging the business and its financial performance.
  
  

This role will focus on analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, maintaining financial systems, and providing operational insights to assist in decision-making. He/She must be looking to deliver efficiency gains through continuous work practice improvements, adopt and share best practices whenever applicable, and ensure scrupulous compliance to SITA policies, processes, and guidelines at all times.

The Senior Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless financial operations and adherence to reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controlling and Reporting, Forecasting

Handle month-end close activities to ensure a proper and reliable actual base (including where appropriate bundle product reclass, revenue deferral, revenue/costs alignment validation….)

Prepare and consolidate financial reports. Perform financial control and reporting on actuals. Participating in monthly reviews with P&L / cost owners

Analyze and reconcile financial data. Conduct variance analysis and financial performance reviews to identify trends and insights.

Prepare preliminary forecasting projections on revenue, costs, headcount to support business review

Play An Active Role In Cost Controlling

• Apply SITA standard methods and guidelines of costs allocation rules
• Verify the accuracy of costs allocation through monthly/quarterly/yearly reports
• Verify product profitability or project costing
• Provide consistent and standard cost analysis across regions and business
  
  

Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for senior management and business stakeholders as well as ad hoc presentation (GEO staff call, GMT, Board presentation…)

Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Financial Data Analysis

Contribute to the development of performance management frameworks.

Support the development of KPIs and dashboards. (i.e. including providing financial support to evaluate and simulate financial scenarios)

Analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Support the production of the budgeting process including the settlement of interlock reviews with relevant parties

Providing inputs to the 3 Year Business Plan and Product Portfolio preparation

Provide insights and recommendations to the Finance Business Partner teams based on financial analysis and data interpretation. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas of improvement.

Collaborate with Data Science and IT teams to enhance financial data analytics capabilities.

Financial Operations Support

Assist in maintaining financial systems and databases to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information.

Support financial processes to ensure efficient financial operations.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial issues and ensure data accuracy.

Financial Controls And Compliance

Participate in financial audits and reviews to ensure compliance with internal controls and financial regulations.

Support the implementation of financial policies and procedures to enhance financial controls.

• Ensuring alignment between Statutory reporting and Management reporting results
• Confirming IFRS and accounting policies compliance
• Playing an active role in the Balance Sheet control activity
  
  

Reporting Automation

Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in financial reporting and data analysis.

Collaborate with IT teams to implement automated reporting solutions and streamline financial processes.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

University degree in Finance or Accounting is imperative

Membership of a relevant Finance/Accounting accreditation body desirable

Good knowledge of International accounting standards

Experience

Minimum 3+ years work experience preferably within a large international company with a matrix business structure and CA qualified

Experience in shared service centre is an advantage

Proficiency in financial data analysis and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau…).

Experience in financial system administration is a plus.

What We Offer

Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your teams needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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