About Dialectica
Dialectica is a B2B information services firm that serves the world's top business professionals, by enabling them to gather real-time information and insights from industry experts across various markets, industries, and regions.
Driven by our mission to achieve unparalleled customer recognition, we are developing the most trusted and innovative knowledge-sharing platform in the world.
Dialectica has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times for 4 years in a row, a Top Employer for Recent Graduates by The Career Directory in Canada and a Best Workplace.
We believe in supporting our people to do their best work and grow, and building a dynamic, empowering, and respectful workplace is core to our purpose: Accelerate the shift to a prosperous society by empowering better decision-making.
With a global presence spanning 5 offices across 3 continents and a highly-trained team of over 1,000 employees, we are always looking for individuals who share our belief that our work transcends individual and organizational benefits, contributing significantly to the collective advancement of society. Our values serve as a mirror reflecting our culture and beliefs, defining not only who we are but also shaping how we work and what we stand for.
These values include:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Ownership
- Growth Mindset
About the Role
We are seeking a Financial Controlling Senior Analyst to join our Finance team with a specific focus on supporting SG&A (Selling, General & Administrative)/ Indirect Costs budget tracking and analysis. This role will be instrumental in providing accurate, off-book financial analyses of indirect costs by bridging gaps between our budget models and accounting system capabilities. The ideal candidate will proactively support business owners in understanding their spending progress against budget, offering insights that drive cost efficiency and financial alignment within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Budget Analysis & Alignment
- Develop and maintain off-book templates to track indirect cost analyses and achieve a granular breakdown of SG&A spending that our system currently cannot provide.
- Prepare accurate comparative analyses between budget models set up in Excel and accounting system outputs to ensure a consistent view of SG&A spending.
- Work closely with business owners to communicate and report their progress against budgets, providing clear visibility into indirect costs and variance analysis.
2. Ledger & Cost Center Monitoring
- Analyze ledgers, journals, and cost centers, identifying trends and discrepancies, and offering actionable insights.
- Ensure alignment of cost categorization and analysis with the specific budget requirements of SG&A.
- Support month-end and year-end close process by monitoring proactively variances of the actuals and of actuals vs. budget on a monthly basis, controlling the correct classification of accounts and cost centers, identifying trends and suggesting corrective actions when necessary
- Cost center and Business Unit maintenance
3. Financial Reporting & Insights
- Deliver regular financial insights and reports on SG&A performance and cost structure, helping to inform strategic financial decisions.
- Highlight variances, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities within indirect costs, emphasizing actionable recommendations for financial improvement.
4. Process Optimization & System Enhancement Support
- Identify and document gaps in current reporting systems, proposing and implementing improvements for better visibility and control over SG&A costs.
- Actively contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives, particularly by providing feedback and requirements that could be implemented in future ERP system upgrades or reconfigurations.
5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Support
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accountability and adherence to budgetary constraints within the organization.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business owners, supporting them with the necessary financial data to make well-informed spending decisions.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CIMA) is a plus.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in finance, financial analysis, or controlling with a strong focus on budget tracking and analysis for SG&A or indirect costs.
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling and analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and their limitations; experience with budget tracking tools is preferred.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data, identify trends, and articulate insights in a meaningful way.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building partnerships with business owners to support financial accountability.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with additional performance incentives.
- Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
- Hybrid work model & extra personal/flex days and paid volunteer days a year for your favourite cause.
- Company-sponsored team-bonding events.
- Weekly health & wellness activities, gym discounts, healthy breakfast, snacks and beverages.
- Entrepreneurial culture and amazing coworkers!
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career in a global organisation.
