SGS

Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

SGS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: France

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERPOracleOracle ERPTableau

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • CFA or ACCA certified is a strong plus
  • 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
  • Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI)
  • Oracle ERP experience is mandatory
  • High data literacy and experience with dashboards, analytics, and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • 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
  • Fluency in English in addition to local language is a must have
  • Fluency in German would be a very strong advantage.
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
  • Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial controllingFP&AM&Adue diligencevaluation analysisfinancial integrationmulti-entity reportingforeign currency translationIFRSUS GAAP
Soft Skills
organizational skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsability to influenceresilience under pressurecapacity to prioritizeethical valueshigh integrity
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsCFAACCA