The role can be performed in a remote set-up, we are open to candidates based across Europe holding a valid work permit for their country of residence.
The position reports to the Global Head of Finance Business Assurance
Job Overview:
As part of the Business Assurance Global Finance Team, the role includes the global oversight of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management reporting and controlling to ensure the performance delivery of the Certification business. Management of one direct report (FP&A Manager).
We seek a senior finance professional with global management experience and full P&L understanding, combining deep operational and technical financial expertise with a proven ability to drive organizational growth and a strong understanding of complex, multinational business environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Leadership & Global Controlling
- Lead global FP&A processes: budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis.
- Preparation of deliverables to the Executive Committee, including presentations and ad hoc analyses.
- Provide cross-functional financial analysis to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities.
- Business partnering with Heads of Regions and Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT).
- Support leadership in all figure-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.
- Strong technical expertise in consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS (and US GAAP where relevant) and global compliance frameworks.
2. M&A Activities
- Take part in screening M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, and support due diligence processes.
- Support financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements.
- Partner with teams on business growth initiatives, evaluating financial feasibility and conducting due diligence.
- Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning.
- Must have strong, hands-on experience in evaluating companies, assessing risk, and applying sound judgment with strategic oversight.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnering
- Point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers).
- Act as the go-to person for Country Business Managers for finance topics and for local Finance teams regarding global business requirements.
- Must be resilient, agile and able to communicate clearly with affiliates, building trust and credibility with local and global stakeholders.