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Job DescriptionThe role can be performed in a remote set-up, we are open to candidates based across Europe holding a valid work permit for their country of residence.
The position reports to the Global Head of Finance Business Assurance
Job Overview:
As part of the Business Assurance Global Finance Team, the role includes the global oversight of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management reporting and controlling to ensure the performance delivery of the Certification business. Management of one direct report (FP&A Manager).
We seek a senior finance professional with global management experience and full P&L understanding, combining deep operational and technical financial expertise with a proven ability to drive organizational growth and a strong understanding of complex, multinational business environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Leadership & Global Controlling
- Lead global FP&A processes: budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis.
- Preparation of deliverables to the Executive Committee, including presentations and ad hoc analyses.
- Provide cross-functional financial analysis to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities.
- Business partnering with Heads of Regions and Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT).
- Support leadership in all figure-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.
- Strong technical expertise in consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS (and US GAAP where relevant) and global compliance frameworks.
2. M&A Activities
- Take part in screening M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, and support due diligence processes.
- Support financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements.
- Partner with teams on business growth initiatives, evaluating financial feasibility and conducting due diligence.
- Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
- Must have strong, hands-on experience in evaluating companies, assessing risk, and applying sound judgment with strategic oversight.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnering
- Point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers).
- Act as the go-to person for Country Business Managers for finance topics and for local Finance teams regarding global business requirements.
- Must be resilient, agile and able to communicate clearly with affiliates, building trust and credibility with local and global stakeholders.
Key Requirements
- Education & Certifications
- Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- CFA or ACCA certified is a strong plus.
- Experience
- Extensive experience (minimum 15 years) in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering roles in multi-regional corporate environments.
- Proven track record in M&A: due diligence, integration processes, valuation, and supporting acquisition decisions.
- Experience working in a global, high-growth environment with full P&L understanding.
- Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI). Oracle ERP experience.
- High data literacy and experience with dashboards, analytics, and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Leadership & Personal Attributes.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Capacity to prioritise, manage heavy workloads, and remain resilient under pressure.
- High integrity, ethical values, and a strong moral compass.
- Ability to influence across cultures and time zones, with clear and concise communication skills.
- Language skills
- Fluency in English in addition to local language is a must have.
- Fluency in German would be a very strong advantage.
Please send your CV in English.
We are only open to candidates with a valid work permit for the country of their residence.
Additional InformationWhy SGS?
- Global company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
- Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
- SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options.
- Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
- Benefits platform.
Join Us: At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.
