Business Controller

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. With more than 145 years of service excellence, SGS operates a global network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by over 100,000 professionals. We help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Primary Responsibilities

The Business Controller will act as a strategic finance partner responsible for financial planning, performance management, and supporting corporate development initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The role works closely with senior leadership to drive business performance and long-term value creation.

Specific Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning
• Provide detailed variance analysis and actionable insights
• Develop financial models to support business decisions

Business Partnering

• Partner with business units to evaluate performance and strategic initiatives
• Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions
• Support pricing, investment, and cost optimisation decisions

Performance Management

• Design and track KPIs aligned with strategic objectives
• Analyse profitability by product, segment, and geography
• Deliver monthly management reporting and board-level insights

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / Corporate Development

• Support evaluation of M&A opportunities, including financial modelling and valuation
• Perform due diligence in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Assist in deal structuring and investment proposals
• Support post-merger integration, including synergy tracking and performance monitoring
• Work with advisors such as investment banks, legal counsel, and firms like Deloitte or PwC where applicable

Cost Control & Efficiency

• Monitor cost performance and identify efficiency opportunities
• Drive cost discipline across business units

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate policies

Process & Systems Improvement

• Improve financial reporting processes and tools
• Drive automation and data analytics initiatives

· Work with ERP systems such as Oracle

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting or finance certifications, such as ACCA, CPA Australia, or equivalent, are preferred.
• Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), financial controlling, or corporate finance.
• Prior experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), transaction advisory, or investment analysis would be highly advantageous. Experience working within the ASEAN market would be an added advantage.
• Confident in engaging and collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of management, business counterparts, and external partners.
• Resilient and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while driving continuous improvement and challenging existing practices.
• Proven ability to coordinate and manage diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful project and business outcomes.