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About Us
Operating in nearly 40 countries across the world, our purpose is to be the best part of the journey. Whether our customers are flying abroad on holiday, heading off on a business trip or commuting to work by train, we aim to offer them food and drink experiences that meet their many different tastes and needs.

What You’ll Get from Us
Our Commitment to learning and development is our commitment to unlocking our people’s success. We strive to provide a wide range of resources that boost our people’s skills today, and help them fulfil their potential tomorrow. No matter where you join us, you’ll have all the tools you need to take charge of your development. Surrounded by like-minded colleagues and guided by industry experts, it’s your career, your way at SSP.

Assistant Finance Manager, Asia Pacific

About the Role

Role: Assistant FP&A Manager, Asia Pacific

 

Company description:

 

We are the food travel experts. So what does that mean? It means that we are experts in creating and running food outlets in locations where people are on the move. Whether it's jetting off somewhere more exotic, getting on a train or stopping off at a motorway service area, we will make sure the food and drink on offer is the ideal selection to meet the needs of the many different types of traveller.

 

Globally, we now operate in 35 countries worldwide at around 600+ sites, and we have an extensive portfolio of more than 500 international, national, local and speciality brands. These include our own brands, such as Upper Crust, Ritazza and Camden food co. as well as brands we franchise, including M&S, Starbucks and Burger King. We've also work with a number of famous chefs, including Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey, to create bespoke brands.

 

We strongly believe that by creating a culture where our values are front and centre and lived and breathed, we will achieve our vision of being the leading food and beverage operator in travel locations worldwide.

 

Our values, listed below, are integral to our business and underpin everything we do. They were developed in consultation with our teams across the world and reflect what it means to be part of the SSP team.

 

We are one team … working together and sharing our best ideas to fulfil our global potential.

We are results focused… delivering great food and service for our customers and outstanding results for our clients, shareholders and colleagues.

We all make a difference… respecting each other, acting responsibly and being accountable for the contributions that we make.

We are bold…seizing opportunities, innovating and quickly adapting every day.

We celebrate success… recognising and valuing everyone's achievements.

 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Interface with business leaders and regional/country finance teams to analyze monthly financial and KPI performance, prepare business reports for senior management, and identify key trends
  • Coordinate and review country submissions of monthly financial and KPI reports to ensure timely and accurate reporting to Group Finance
  • Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, aligned with business plans and growth strategies
  • Continuously improve forecast accuracy by identifying key revenue and cost drivers
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
  • Support ad-hoc finance tasks and special projects as assigned

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance or related subjects.
  • Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years of finance related or FP&A experience, either in local or regional scope.
  • Able to handle forecasting & reporting cycle independently (e.g. QF, period review and Budget)
  • Excellent numeric ability and attention to details. Strong knowledge in performing financial reporting and analysis
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to work independently and meet with multiple deadlines
  • Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, flexible and enjoy teamwork. Adaptive to a high-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in English both written and oral
  • Well-versed with MS Excel and strong analytical skill
  • Knowledge of Power BI & Exposure to a regional office within a sizable MNC is an advantage

 

SSP are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

 

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