Senior Business Analyst

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Perth team. This role will play a pivotal part in designing and driving integration strategies across business functions, ensuring smooth alignment between entities during mergers and acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities include however not limited to:

• Partner with the management team to design and implement integration strategies.
• Develop and manage detailed integration project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to align resources and activities.
• Gain a strong understanding of both SGS and acquired entity's business and functional areas.
• Engage senior leadership, managers, and employees through regular updates to maintain transparency.
• Address cultural and organizational differences to support smooth collaboration.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead collaboration across Finance, Procurement, HR, and Business Analytics to integrate key systems, including:

Financial reporting systems for group analysis and reporting

PBI reporting tools

• Use project management tools and metrics to monitor milestones and adjust plans.
• Prepare and present integration status reports to senior leadership.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Track and report on synergies, value creation, and business case delivery.
• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills, Knowlege and Experiences

The ideal candidate will have a:

• Degree in Business Management, Accounting, or relevant discipline.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in M&A integration or a related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex integration projects.
• Strong project management and change management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of finance practices and processes.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with diverse teams.

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.