Job Description
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).
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead global FP&A processes: budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis
* Preparation of deliverables to the Executive Committee: presentations and ad hoc analyses
* Provide cross-functional financial analysis to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities.
* Business partnering with Heads of Regions, Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT)
* Support leadership in all figure-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.
* Take part in screening M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, support due diligence processes
* Support financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements
* Partner with teams on business growth initiatives, including evaluating financial feasibility and conducting due diligence
* Point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers)
* Go-to person for Country Business managers for finance related topic and for local Finance for Global business related topics
* Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities and alignment with group reporting standards.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or professional certification such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred).
* Extensive experience (min 15 years) in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering roles, ideally within a multi-regional corporate context.
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering actionable insights.
* Proven ability to present financial data effectively to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
* Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (e.g., Excel, Oracle ERP systems, BI tools).
* Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
* Proven track record in M&A, including experience in financial due diligence, integration processes, and supporting strategic acquisition decisions.
* Fluency in English is a must have. Fluency in German would be a strong advantage
* The role can be fully remote, performed from any European country (100% working from home), however it will require regular travel (at least 20%).
Please send your CV in English.
We are only open to candidates with a valid work permit for the country of their residence.
Additional Information
Why 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.