Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

About the role

We are looking for a Global Financial Controller to lead the Business Assurance finance function within SGS. The role is remote‑first and reports to the Global Head of Finance Business Assurance, overseeing FP&A, management reporting and controlling for the Certification business worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global FP&A processes including budgeting, KPI tracking, re‑forecasting, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis.
• Prepare executive‑level deliverables, presentations and ad‑hoc analyses for the Executive Committee.
• Provide cross‑functional financial analysis to support corporate strategy and partner with regional heads and global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT).
• Ensure high‑quality financial outputs for decision‑making, including consolidations, transfer pricing, inter‑company eliminations, multi‑entity reporting and foreign‑currency translation.
• Drive M&A activities: screen opportunities, conduct financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and support post‑deal integration.
• Manage one direct report (FP&A Manager) and develop the finance team.

Required profile

• Senior finance professional with global management experience and full P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to work in complex, multinational environments.
• Strong analytical mindset and experience in driving organizational growth.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Expertise in consolidations, transfer pricing, inter‑company eliminations and multi‑entity reporting.
• Foreign‑currency translation.
• M&A financial due diligence, valuation analysis and integration planning.