GBS Finance Director

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox GBS Finance Director Full-timeCompany DescriptionWe are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Job DescriptionThe GBS Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the accounting, statutory compliance, tax compliance, cash management, GBS recharging, financial planning, controlling, reporting, and governance activities of the Global Business Services (GBS) site. The role acts as a key business partner to the Site Leadership Team, Business and Function Managers, Global Process Owners and Global GBS Controlling organization to ensure financial transparency, cost efficiency, operational performance, and compliance with corporate standards.The GBS Finance Director is accountable for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost allocation and recharge processes, business case preparation, and legal entity financial oversight. The role also supports strategic initiatives, transformation projects, and continuous improvement activities to enhance operational and financial performance across the GBS organization.Financial Planning, Budgeting & ForecastingLead the preparation of the site annual budget, periodic forecasts, and long-term financial outlook for the GBS / SSC site in close collaboration with Business / Function Managers, Global Process Owners, HR, Procurement, and the Global GBS Controller.Consolidate operational assumptions, workforce planning, inflation impacts, and investment requirements into robust financial plans.Challenge assumptions and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting the site financial performance.Ensure alignment between local site objectives and the global GBS financial strategy.Financial Monitoring & Performance ManagementContinuously monitor actual financial performance versus budget, forecast and business cases, making sure headcount and salaries are consistent with the approved plans.Lead the preparation of a meaningful financial analyses, variance reporting, dashboards, and management presentations for local and global stakeholders.Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and operational performance.Monitor KPIs related to cost per transaction, productivity, utilization, service delivery, and headcount evolution.Ensure financial discipline and proper cost control across all site activities.Cost Allocation & Recharge ManagementManage the allocation of indirect costs using globally defined allocation methodologies and recharge keys.Coordinate and execute timely and accurate intercompany recharges to affiliates and other GBS centers, including invoices or accruals where needed.Ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies and internal charging principles.Partner with Global Finance teams to continuously improve transparency, consistency of allocation methodologies, and standard reports on recharges meaningful for the business.Business Partnering & Decision SupportAct as a trusted finance business partner to the GBS Site Leadership and operational management teams.Support decision-making through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and profitability assessments.Challenge operational proposals and provide financial recommendations to support business objectives.Participate in governance meetings, operational reviews, and leadership discussions.Projects, Investments & Transformation SupportSupport projects related to (a) Change of scope and migration activities, (b) New service transitions, (c) Office relocations or expansions, (d) Automation and digitalization initiatives, and (e) CAPEX investments and infrastructure projects.Prepare business cases, investment analyses, ROI calculations, and...