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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Finance Business Partner with German

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKatowice, Poland

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of finance experience is required, including exposure to business partnering, performance management, controlling, financial planning and analysis, or finance operations.
  • English and German proficiency at a minimum C1 level is required.
  • A good understanding of finance processes and performance metrics, and the ability to translate data into practical business recommendations, are required.
  • The candidate must be able to build strong relationships and influence, coach, and guide stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required, including the confidence to challenge constructively, drive accountability, and collaborate across functions and geographies.
  • Business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, independence, ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with Finance Directors, Business Leaders, and other key stakeholders across the region.
  • Translate business expectations into clear operational requirements for Finance Shared Services Center teams.
  • Identify opportunities for value creation, operational excellence, and service improvement.
  • Provide recommendations based on financial and operational performance trends.
  • Own governance, monitoring, and reporting of agreed Finance Shared Services Center performance metrics, ensuring transparency and alignment with business expectations.
  • Analyze performance gaps, identify root causes, and support implementation of improvement actions.
  • Support finance transitions, migrations, process standardization, and transformation initiatives.
  • Promote adoption of best practices, automation, and digital solutions.
  • Lead or support workshops focused on process optimization, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
  • Collaborate with local and global functions to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
  • Support compliance with internal policies, controls, and audit requirements, while helping identify and mitigate operational risks.
  • Assess the impact of process improvements, including required investments and expected business benefits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a global business services, Shared Services, or international finance environment is desirable.
  • Exposure to finance transformation, change management, process improvement, or project-based initiatives is desirable.
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment across different countries or business units is desirable.
  • Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite or another enterprise resource planning system is desirable.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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