SGS

Senior Financial Controller

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Katowice, Śląskie, POL

Hybrid

Senior level

Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Consulting

The Role

Lead FP&A and financial controlling activities including budgeting, rolling forecasts, advanced planning models, internal controls and audit readiness. Deliver management reporting, variance analysis, BI-driven process automation, and act as strategic business partner to senior leadership. Drive cross-border transformation projects and mentor junior analysts.

Summary Generated by Built In

Company Description

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 over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 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.

Are you looking for stability, career growth, and exciting new challenges? This is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

Financial Planning & Budgeting: Overseeing the complete budget cycle and rolling forecasts for designated markets or divisions; creating and maintaining advanced corporate planning and cost-allocation models.
Internal Control & Risk Management: Leading risk assessment campaigns, implementing Minimum Control Standards (MCS), performing quality checks, and ensuring full audit readiness across GBS and international affiliates.
Strategic Analysis & Reporting: Delivering high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, performing deep-dive variance analyses (root-cause), and supporting data governance initiatives.
Business Partnering: Serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives (CFOs, COOs, regional heads); translating complex quantitative data into actionable business insights and strategic presentations.
Process Optimization & Digitalization: Driving FP&A process automation using BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) to eliminate manual workflows and maximize data transparency.
Project Management & Informal Leadership: Leading cross-border transformation projects (such as process migrations to the GBS center) and providing mentorship to junior analysts within the team.

Qualifications

Professional Experience: 4–7 years in FP&A, financial controlling (independent position), external audit (Big 4 welcomed), or transaction advisory.
Corporate Environment: Proven experience working within distributed matrix organizations and a shared services/GBS model.
Education & Certifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or quantitative methods. Professional qualifications like ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are highly preferred.
Languages: C1/C2 English proficiency for business negotiations, formal reporting, and executive presentations.
Advanced Systems & Modeling: Expert-level MS Excel (multidimensional modeling, financial simulations). Proficiency in complex ERP systems (SAP/S/4HANA or Oracle) and EPM tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or SAP BPC).
Business Intelligence (BI): Developer-level data modeling in Power BI or Tableau, including data transformations and DAX/Power Query.
Financial Standards: Deep understanding of the relationship between financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) under IFRS/US GAAP, alongside global cost allocation (chargeback) models.
Business Acumen: Ability to tie operational, non-financial metrics directly to corporate financial outcomes.
Stakeholder Management: Assertiveness and confidence in building relationships and discussing financials with executive leadership.
Data Storytelling: Translating complex financial forecasts and conclusions into engaging, business-friendly narratives for non-financial teams.
Lateral Leadership: Strong track record in informal leadership, mentoring junior analysts, and managing cross-border transition projects (e.g., process migrations).
Trust & Collaboration: Natural ability to foster trust and collaborate effectively across diverse, multicultural teams.

Additional Information

Stable employment based on an employment contract with fixed business hours, Mon–Fri (08:00/09:00 – 16:00/17:00), in a rapidly growing company within the SSC sector.
A fast and secure remote recruitment process
Comprehensive onboarding tailored to your individual pace, with continuous support from your Team Leader.
Hybrid work model
Support in developing your individual career path.
A comprehensive benefits package: Medicover private medical care, group insurance, access to the Medicover Benefits platform, co-financing for the Medicover Sport card, co-financing for language courses, additional leave for volunteering, and subsidies for eyeglasses.
An e-learning platform and a wide range of specialized internal and external training conducted by qualified experts.
Employee Referral Program, which rewards you for recommending new talent.
Opportunity for active participation in various charity initiatives supporting local communities and organizations.
Semi-annual bonus based on performance.
Office location in the immediate vicinity of the "3 Stawy" Shopping Center, with convenient access from the center of Katowice.
Dedicated employee parking.

Działając na podstawie art. 24 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 14 czerwca 2024 r. o ochronie sygnalistów (Dz. U. z 2024 r. poz. 928) informujemy, że w SGS Polska Sp. z o.o. oraz w SGS Global Business Services Europe Sp. z o.o. obowiązuje Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych.

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych jest dostępna na stronie internetowej pod poniższym linkiem:

Procedura zgłoszeń wewnętrznych | SGS Poland

Skills Required

4-7 years in FP&A, financial controlling, external audit (Big 4 welcomed), or transaction advisory
Proven experience in distributed matrix organizations and shared services/GBS models
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or quantitative methods
Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
C1/C2 English proficiency for business negotiations and executive presentations
Expert-level MS Excel (multidimensional modeling, financial simulations)
Proficiency with complex ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA or Oracle)
Experience with EPM tools (Anaplan, Hyperion, or SAP BPC)
Developer-level BI data modeling in Power BI or Tableau, including DAX and Power Query
Deep understanding of financial statements and accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and global cost allocation models
Experience overseeing budget cycle, rolling forecasts, and building corporate planning/cost-allocation models
Experience leading internal control, risk assessment, Minimum Control Standards (MCS), and audit readiness
Strong business partnering, stakeholder management, and ability to present complex financials to executives
Track record leading cross-border transformation projects and mentoring junior analysts
Ability to translate financial forecasts into business-friendly narratives (data storytelling)

SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.

Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.