As part of the Business Assurance Finance team this role is responsible for the regional oversight of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) management reporting and financial controlling ensuring performance delivery and sustainable growth of the Certification business across LATAM. The position includes direct management responsibility for one FP&A Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Lead regional FP&A processes including budgeting KPIs reforecasting monthly performance analysis and gap analysis.
Prepare deliverables for the Executive Committee and senior leadership including executive presentations and ad hoc financial analyses.
Provide cross-functional financial insights to support corporate strategies and regional organizational priorities.
Act as a strategic business partner to the Head of Business Assurance LATAM and country leadership teams.
Support senior leadership on all financial matters ensuring high-quality outputs to enable informed decision-making and strategic discussions.
Participate in the assessment of M&A opportunities challenging and validating acquisition cases and supporting due diligence processes.
Support the financial integration of acquired companies aligning processes controls and group reporting requirements.
Partner with regional and local teams on business growth initiatives assessing financial feasibility and performing due diligence analyses.
Serve as the regional point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Controlling Treasury and Finance Shared Service Centers).
Act as the financial reference for Country Business Managers and as an interface with local Finance teams on regional and global business matters.
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 :
Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field. A Masters degree and/or professional certifications such as CPA CFA or equivalent are preferred.
Extensive experience in financial controlling FP&A or business partnering roles ideally within regional multi-country or corporate environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to deliver actionable financial insights.
Demonstrated capability to present financial information clearly and effectively to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (Excel ERP systems BI tools).
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced complex environments.
Proven track record in M&A including financial due diligence post-acquisition integration and support to strategic growth decisions.
Advanced level of English (written and spoken) required to effectively interact with global stakeholders and Group functions.
Additional Information :
Joining SGS means being part of a commitment to deliver better safer and more interconnected products and services that touch every part of our daily lives.
We welcome curious passionate and dedicated people that are ethical moral and ready to go the extra return we offer a fulfilling career with secure employment a collaborative and supportive culture and endless opportunities to learn grow become an expert and be part of our ambition to make a difference.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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