Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

Job Description

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

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnering

Qualifications

Key Requirements

Please send your CV in English.

We are only open to candidates with a valid work permit for the country of their residence.

Additional Information

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