Head of Finance - GBS Americas

SGS; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 200.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational quality assurance company is seeking a Head of Finance – GBS Americas to lead and transform finance operations across the Americas. This role requires overseeing finance processes, driving operational excellence, and leading a multicultural finance team. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in finance, including leadership roles in Shared Services/GBS, and be proficient in ERP systems like SAP. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in Shared Services/GBS leadership.
• Strong expertise in R2R, P2P, and O2C processes.
• Proven success in designing and implementing GBS/SSC models.

Responsabilidades

• Represent Finance GBS in the Americas, aligning services with business growth goals.
• Lead governance forums to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Execute the Finance GBS strategy with clear roadmaps.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Finance Transformation

Stakeholder Engagement

Performance Management

Automation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or equivalent

CPA or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Additional Information

Additional Information