Finance Project Manager en SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The Finance Project Manager will manage all the finance projects including integration activities of mergers & acquisitions and finance systems implementation.  This includes collaborating with the business and all functions in the North America Market (NAM), incorporating technologies to improve efficiencies in current and future finance processes, and developing a transition and ongoing process.  In addition, this position will be a member of the administration of the ERP systems for NAM.

• Administration of the current ERP systems and several Finance tools
• Development of efficient Finance processes including documentation of current/new processes
• Integration and management of all Finance aspects of acquisitions and divestments including collaborating with the businesses and other functions
• Ongoing infusion of technologies for process improvements
• Involvement in any structural or system changes from parent company (Geneva) and NAM
• Team member in implementation of several Power BI reports and KPIs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance    
• 7+ years of relevant Finance and Accounting experience
• Project management experience focused on M&A integrations

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Language Skills: English – Advanced level proficiency
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced level proficiency
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Advanced level
• Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and inter-personal skills
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

•  MS Office Excel - Expert user level skills
•  Oracle ERP
•  Power BI (a plus)

TRAVEL

• Frequent travel required (up to 66%)

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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