Head of Finance - GBS Americas

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading company in inspection, verification, testing, training, and certification. It is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, with over 95,000 employees and a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Head of Finance – GBS Americas to lead and transform our finance operations across the Americas. This high-impact role, based in Colombia, will oversee end-to-end finance processes (R2R, O2C, P2P), drive operational excellence, and shape the future of GBS in a multinational context.

• Represent Finance GBS in the Americas, aligning services with business growth and profitability goals.
• Lead governance forums (Steering Committees, service reviews) to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Act as a trusted advisor on finance transformation and service optimization.
• Execute the Finance GBS strategy with clear roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of R2R, O2C, and P2P processes, compliant with local regulations.
• Define and manage performance frameworks (SLAs, KPIs, dashboards).
• Champion automation, simplification, and digitalization of finance operations.
• Lead change management and cultural adoption of the GBS model.
• Foster a Kaizen and continuous improvement mindset.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multicultural finance team with regional scope.
• Promote professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
• Drive diversity, inclusion, and talent development across the Americas GBS community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• MBA or equivalent international leadership experience (preferred).
• CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent (preferred).
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Shared Services Leadership (a plus).
• ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle) required.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in Shared Services/GBS leadership.
• Proven success in designing and implementing GBS/SSC models.
• Strong expertise in R2R, P2P, and O2C processes.
• Demonstrated transformation leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in Latin America required; exposure to North America is a strong asset.

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