Finance Data & BI Technical Lead (Azure | Snowflake | Power BI)

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

Job Description

Join a global data team driving the digital transformation of SGS. As Finance Data & BI Technical Lead, you will own the design and delivery of end-to-end data solutions for the Finance domain, from ingestion to reporting.

You will lead a BI delivery team and act as the technical authority for Finance data products built on Snowflake, DBT, Azure Data Factory and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the technical delivery and quality of Finance data & BI solutions

• Lead the design and implementation of:

  • Data pipelines
  • Data models and marts
  • Reporting and dashboards

• Ensure alignment with data governance, architecture standards and best practices

• Act as Tech Lead on Finance data initiatives (design, estimation, delivery oversight)

• Collaborate closely with senior Finance stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to the delivery team

• Contribute hands-on when needed (development, troubleshooting)

• Drive Agile delivery and CI/CD practices (Azure DevOps / GitHub)

• Continuously improve the Data & BI framework and ways of working

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

• Strong experience delivering end-to-end data solutions in Finance environments

• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders

• Hands-on mindset with leadership capability

• Fluent English

Required Experience & Skills

• 6+ years in data engineering / BI, including 3+ years in a Lead role

• Strong experience with Azure data ecosystem (cloud + hybrid)

• Deep expertise in:

  • Snowflake
  • DBT
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Power BI (incl. DAX)
  • SQL

• Strong data modelling skills (dimensional modelling)

• Solid Finance domain knowledge:

  • Financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Cost allocation & profitability
  • KPI frameworks
  • Finance data governance & compliance

• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices

• Ability to manage and coordinate internal and external delivery teams

• Strong communication and documentation skills

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model

• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.

• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.

• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.

At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!