Regional Finance Controller – Business Assurance LATAM

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field. A Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as CPA, CFA or equivalent are preferred.

• Extensive experiencein 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.

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 mile. In 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.