Financial Controller

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The objective as Financial Controller is to define and maintain a best-in-class analytical financial framework for measuring the performance by analysing actual, plan and benchmark data and for preparing sound and meaningful management reports for the HQ operations, with a focus on corporate costs, business controlling and special projects.

This role has to ensure full financial transparency and efficiency trough a proactive and dynamic communication with all relevant stakeholders.

The candidate will work in close cooperation with his/her manager and ensure optimal interactions with all relevant group functions such as business operations, Corporate cost owners, Tax, Financial Shared Service centers and affiliates.

Specific Responsibilities

• Business Partner to the corporate functions and the business operations, driving financial performance analysis, cost control, budgeting and forecasting in line with strategic and operational objectives
• Provide insights and ensure alignment of Controlling KPIs, management reporting and analyses to ensure correct level of transparency to drive informed decision making
• Prepare the forecast and budget related to the HQ operations
• Identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency in processes and costs structures
• Responsible to deliver efficient monthly reporting to all stakeholders
• Drive process improvement and digital projects to increase efficiency and improve quality in terms of financial reporting and cost management
• Suppport the business in standardizing the billing processes for the GVA international billing center

Qualifications

• University degree (in business, economics or accounting) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years relevant financial controlling experience in an international Group
• Experience of multi-cultural and matrix driven environments
• Experience working with ERP and reporting system (Oracle Essbase / Oracle ERP
• Power BI competency is a plus
• Familiar with international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS)

Required skills:

• Ability to identify issues and define & implement the appropriate solutions
• Able to take ownership, drive results and strong commitment to achieving set goals
• Enthusiastic team player and customer oriented
• Strong financial analytical skills and speed to assimilate and sort relevant data
• Ability to operate with confidence at all levels of the organisation and to build trust and respect
• Able to influence decisions and challenge people constructively
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Able to work autonomously, prioritizing workload to meet individual & team deliverables
• Sense of initiative, flexible, open-minded
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with changes and constantly looking to drive innovation and process improvement.

Additional Information

We would like to hear from candidates based in Geneva.