Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Oversee global FP&A operations: budget KPIs, reforecasts, monthly performance analysis, and gap assessments.

• Prepare materials for the Executive Committee, including presentations and on-demand analyses.

• Deliver cross-functional financial insights to bolster corporate strategies and organizational goals.

• Collaborate with Heads of Regions and Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT) as a business partner.

• Assist leadership with all finance-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions.

• Exhibit strong technical knowledge in consolidations, transfer pricing, intercompany eliminations, multi-entity reporting, and foreign currency translation.

• Participate in evaluating M&A opportunities, scrutinize acquisition scenarios, and assist in due diligence processes.

• Aid in the financial integration of acquired companies to ensure alignment of processes and group reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with teams on business growth initiatives, assessing financial feasibility and performing due diligence.

• Lead and assist M&A efforts, including financial due diligence, valuation assessments, and integration planning.

• Serve as the primary contact for Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers).

• Function as the main resource for Country Business Managers on finance topics and for local Finance teams concerning global business needs.

• Must demonstrate resilience, agility, and clear communication with affiliates, fostering trust and credibility with local and global stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• CFA or ACCA certification is highly advantageous.

• Extensive experience (at least 15 years) in financial controlling, FP&A, or business partnering roles within multi-regional corporate settings.

• Demonstrated success in M&A: due diligence, integration processes, valuation, and aiding acquisition decisions.

• Experience in a global, high-growth environment with a comprehensive understanding of P&L.

• Advanced skills in financial tools and systems (Excel, BI).

• Experience with Oracle ERP.

• High data literacy and familiarity with dashboards, analytics, and automation tools (Power BI, Tableau).

• Proficiency in English alongside a local language is essential.

• Fluency in German is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model.

• Access to SGS university and Campus for continuous learning opportunities.

• Benefits platform.