Job Description Job Overview: As part of the Business Assurance Global Finance Team, the role includes the global oversight of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), management reporting and controlling to ensure the performance delivery of the Certification business. Management of one direct report (FP&A Manager). Key Responsibilities: Lead global FP&A processes: budget KPIs, reforecast, monthly performance commentary and gap analysis Preparation of deliverables to the Executive Committee: presentations and ad hoc analyses Provide cross-functional financial analysis to support corporate strategies and organizational priorities. Business partnering with Heads of Regions, Global functions (Sales, Marketing, IT) Support leadership in all figure-related tasks, ensuring high-quality outputs for decision-making and strategic discussions. Take part in screening M&A opportunities, challenge acquisition cases, support due diligence processes Support financial integration of acquired companies to align processes and group reporting requirements Partner with teams on business growth initiatives, including evaluating financial feasibility and conducting due diligence Point of contact with Group Corporate Finance (Group Control, Treasury, Finance Shared Service Centers) Go-to person for Country Business managers for finance related topic and for local Finance for Global business related topics Lead and support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities and alignment with group reporting standards.