Business Controller/Finance Business Partner

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 93,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world. 

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Drives financial performance, profitability, and strategic decision-making by analyzing data, managing budgets, and forecasting. Act as a strategic partner, optimizing costs and working with cross-functional teams to align operational activities with company goals. Key responsibilities include variance analysis, financial reporting, managing the commercial and financial aspects multiple business unit and internal control and risk management.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Performance Tracking: Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, investigating variances between actuals, prior year and forecasts.
• Business Partnership: Report analyses of business processes and findings on major financial issues that may impact the organisation's performance to senior management and provide actionable financial insights to senior leadership and operational teams to drive profitability and decision-making.
• Cost & Operational Optimization: Evaluate and improve cost structures, margins, and operational efficiencies.
• Reporting & Compliance: Oversee business reporting, ensure business compliance with legal requirements, and maintain internal control systems related to business.
• Strategic Analysis: Conduct commercial and market analysis to identify growth opportunities, new product development, or marketing initiatives.
• Internal Control: Implement and maintain good internal controls, and acting as INTERNAL CONTROL CHMAPION of the country

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification (MIA, MICPA or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum 8–10 years of related experience in a senior position within a multi-site or multinational organisation
• Strong knowledge of consolidation accounting, FRS, and regulatory requirements
• Advanced proficiency in financial accounting standards, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proven ability to identify issues and implement solutions
• Advanced Excel and data modelling skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, business modelling)
• Strong IT competency in finance systems, including data analytics, automation, and visualisation tools (Power BI)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English and local language
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain efficient accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance systems
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

SGS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.