Company Description

WHO ARE WE?

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

Location: Europe (Hybrid) Function: Finance Reporting to: Head of Global Business Services (GBS)

Drive One of the Largest Finance Transformation Programs at SGS

At SGS, the world’s leading inspection, testing, verification and certification company, we are embarking on a significant global transformation journey through the implementation of Oracle Fusion ERP. We are looking for an exceptional Transformation Management Lead to lead this strategic business transformation program and ensure successful delivery across our global organization.

This is a highly visible executive leadership role, responsible for leading the ERP Transformation Management Office (TMO) and translating Finance strategy into effective ERP design, deployment, adoption and business value realization across multiple countries and regions.

The Opportunity

As Transformation Management Lead, you will act as the central integration point between Finance, Global Business Services, IT, regional stakeholders and external system integration partners. You will ensure Oracle Fusion is implemented as a true business transformation program, driving process standardization, organizational change, governance and sustainable value creation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape SGS’s future operating model and lead a global transformation that will redefine finance operations across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Transformation Leadership

  • Lead the global ERP Transformation Management Office (TMO).
  • Drive the execution of the Oracle Fusion transformation roadmap.
  • Ensure alignment between ERP deployment and the Finance Target Operating Model.
  • Coordinate business, IT and external implementation partners globally.
  • Maintain governance across all program workstreams.

• Business Process Transformation

  • Drive global process standardization and best-practice adoption.
  • Implement scalable Oracle Fusion solutions while minimizing unnecessary customization.
  • Balance global standards with local regulatory requirements.
  • Establish robust process ownership and governance.

• Program Governance & Executive Stakeholder Management

  • Establish and lead governance structures and executive steering committees.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, escalations and decision-making processes.
  • Monitor program performance through KPIs and executive dashboards.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment across global teams.

• Change Management & Business Readiness

  • Drive organizational readiness across regions and business units.
  • Lead stakeholder engagement, communications and adoption strategies.
  • Oversee training and deployment readiness activities.
  • Support successful transition into business-as-usual operations.

• Benefits Realization & Continuous Improvement

  • Own delivery of the approved business case and transformation outcomes.
  • Measure financial and operational benefits.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned programs.
  • Ensure sustainable value creation following deployment.

Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Finance Transformation, ERP or large-scale business transformation programs.

• Proven success leading complex global ERP transformations, ideally with Oracle Fusion.

• Strong expertise in Finance Target Operating Model design and implementation.

• Experience within Shared Services and Global Business Services environments.

• Track record managing multinational stakeholders and multi-country deployments.

• Strong understanding of finance processes including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash.

Skills & Leadership Capabilities

• Executive presence with exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives without direct authority.

• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.

• Expertise in program governance, risk management and benefits realization.

• Excellent communication, presentation and change leadership skills.

• Strong analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

• Resilience, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Education

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering or Information Systems.

• MBA considered an advantage.

• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci) is a plus.

Additional Information

Why Join SGS?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile global transformation that will have a lasting impact on the future of SGS. You will work directly with senior executives, influence strategic business decisions, and help shape the next generation of finance operations within the world's leading TIC company.

Ready to lead a transformation that will redefine the future of finance at SGS?

Apply now and be part of our global transformation journey.