Global Financial Controller – Business Assurance

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.