SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently open to applications for the role of Senior Director of International Finance. This is a remote role, and the ideal candidate will be based in either the UK or Western Europe.

The Senior Director of International Finance (SrDIF) is responsible for the overall financial management and compliance of SGS & Co’s international operations. Responsibilities include the management of international accounting operations, oversight of compliance and financial management systems, procedures, and internal controls required for international operations. The position also ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures. The SrDIF is responsible for ensuring the integrity of SGS & Co’s overall and individual general ledgers related to international activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for 4 direct reports, leading a wider team of 32 indirect reports across the UK and France, Mexico, India, and Philippines and China.

This role represents an ideal opportunity for a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent), ideally with a professional services/audit background, to join an complex, fast paced global business embarking on an exciting growth journey. You will have opportunity to partner with stakeholders globally, leveraging your strong relationship building capacity to work towards creative solutions to issues relating to financial control across all our business functions.

You will also have opportunity to implement processes, controls and ways of working globally that truly make a difference, impacting not just the financial performance of the business, but all facets of its operations and people.

In addition to this, you will benefit from the opportunity to travel extensively to all our sites within your remit globally, therefore this role offers the successful candidate with an outstanding opportunity for cultural as well as career growth.


Further details or the role can be made available during the application, however the role will broadly encompass the following:

• Implementation of effective internal controls and compliance management
• Building financial management capacity among staff and partner organizations
• Delivering effective internal & external reporting and decision support
• Leading an International Finance Team
• Performing other duties as assigned


You will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, and appropriate post-graduate accounting qualification
• A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience, including 5 years of leadership experience
• Experience with financial and accounting systems; highly skilled in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
• Excellent skills in the design and maintenance of financial management systems, internal controls, finance policies, and procedures development, and business planning and analysis
• Exceptional analytical and innovative problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal abilities. The capability of influencing others in a global, cross-functional organization; consultative and creative plus the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written and spoken), with a “can-do” positive and proactive attitude
• Leadership skills as a change facilitator and exceptional client-service orientation
• Effective skills in recruiting, mentoring, and developing staff
• Ability to travel globally (up to 20% of time)



We will offer:

You will of course enjoy an excellent base salary. Other benefits of being a permanent employee of SGS&Co include:

• Management Incentive Plan bonus scheme
• Pension Scheme
• SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'
• Flexible working during summer hours

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. At SGS & Co, we bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently seeking a Client Success Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, on a hybrid setting with our high-profile client based in Esplugas de Llobregat, Barcelona

In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for ensuring that all new and existing projects within scope are managed effectively, on time, and on budget. You will also act as strategic partner with the client, and be a champion for quality of delivery across all work.

In this role, you will have opportunity to lead a team of 3 dedicated support staff working on client site. This is an autonomous role, where you will be afforded the tools and resources to manage both your team and the client relationship as required to achieve the best possible outcomes - giving you the opportunity to place your stamp on all aspects of the work carried out. If you have demonstrable experience of process improvement - that's perfect - however we would also welcome applications from those with the relevant industry and team leadership experience too.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, autonomous team, working with a household name client, and for a business that is on an exciting growth journey into this year and beyond.

>What you’ll do:
.Manage a team of 3 Projects Managers
. Handle the client accounts and develop a strong solid business relationship through regular and proactive contact
. Decide on best way to meet client’s business objectives through delivery of various services on time and with high quality
. Coordinate all aspects of the response to the client brief, paying particular attention to quality and revenue generated.
. Work to improve internal processes, communications and the working relationship between the assigned account team and all other departments at SGS & Co
. Monitor progress, pre-empting any problems and making recommendations in regard to modifications required through a solution focussed approach
. Effectively obtain and manage feedback from client
. Monitor KPIs and report back to the client
. Strengthen and extend the client relationship through the identification of business growth opportunities
. Ensure a thorough understanding of the internal and billing procedures at SGS & Co, assisting in the completion of monthly financial summaries and forecasts together with the Account Director

>What you’ll have:
. 3+ years of experience in a similar Account Management or Client Success role
. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or other related field
. Experience in pre-press, packaging or other related industry preferred
. Current Spanish/English language ability
. Experience in team management is preferred, coupled with the drive and passion to inspire others
. A confident and persuasive manner, coupled with the ability to innovate and present creative solutions
. First class organisational skills, coupled with great attention to detail, and the ability to communicate such

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. At SGS & Co, we bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently seeking a Client Success Manager to join our team on a permanent basis, to be based onsite with our high-profile client based in Issy-les-Moulineaux.

In this pivotal position, you will be responsible for ensuring that all new and existing projects within scope are managed effectively, on time, and on budget. You will also act as strategic partner with the client, and be a champion for quality of delivery across all work.

In this role, you will have opportunity to lead a team of 5 dedicated support staff working on client site. This is an autonomous role, where you will be afforded the tools and resources to manage both your team and the client relationship as required to achieve the best possible outcomes - giving you the opportunity to place your stamp on all aspects of the work carried out. If you have demonstrable experience of process improvement - that's perfect - however we would also welcome applications from those with the relevant industry and team leadership experience too.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated, autonomous team, working with a household name client, and for a business that is on an exciting growth journey into this year and beyond.

>What you’ll do:
. Manage a team of 3 Projects Managers and 2 trainees
. Handle the client accounts and develop a strong solid business relationship through regular and proactive contact
. Decide on best way to meet client’s business objectives through delivery of various services on time and with high quality
. Coordinate all aspects of the response to the client brief, paying particular attention to quality and revenue generated.
. Work to improve internal processes, communications and the working relationship between the assigned account team and all other departments at SGS & Co
. Monitor progress, pre-empting any problems and making recommendations in regard to modifications required through a solution focussed approach
. Effectively obtain and manage feedback from client
. Monitor KPIs and report back to the client
. Strengthen and extend the client relationship through the identification of business growth opportunities
. Ensure a thorough understanding of the internal and billing procedures at SGS & Co, assisting in the completion of monthly financial summaries and forecasts together with the Account Director

>What you’ll have:
. 3+ years of experience in a similar Account Management or Client Success role
. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or other related field
. Experience in pre-press, packaging or other related industry preferred
. Current French/English language ability
. Experience in team management is preferred, coupled with the drive and passion to inspire others
. A confident and persuasive manner, coupled with the ability to innovate and present creative solutions
. First class organisational skills, coupled with great attention to detail, and the ability to communicate such

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results
• Consult with On-Site Personnel and/or Client during the artwork development and pre-press execution
• Run and/or attend any pre-production meetings (or other meetings), when feasible, per On-Site Personnel’s/Sales request or request of the Client for high complexity projects
• Manages key accounts
• Respond in a timely manner to Clients
• Lead and manage relationships with our Client(s) and internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate artwork issues with the client as well as internal and external stakeholders
• Respond to requests of Client/On-Site Personnel /Sales and others
• Document all critical and pertinent information that may impact quality
• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business
• Verify technical supplied data is correct to supplied art
• Manage project timelines and simultaneously manages multiple projects, when required
• Communicate received and shipped art to On-Site Personnel/Sales and perform user functionality in a Client’s database used for tracking artwork projects
• Understand the Client’s process (deliverables, rework)
• Communicate issues to Management
• Order entry (ensure orders are complete and concise when delivered to production)
• Understands all aspects of production and manufacturing
• Create and update price matrices based on client needs
• May provide training and guidance to junior Project Managers

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements
This position requires the following knowledge and skills:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Some College/Associate’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years’ experience preferred
• Experience in the design, print or production art industry
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Proofreading skills required
• Ability to work independently

Principal missions:
IBERIA
- Creation and maj tree
- Creation KAPA
- Color proof
- Shipment (DHL / UPS)
- MAD Media base for MU and Barcelona
- Alert the Administrative Responsible in case of non-comprehension of a task
PREPA
- Creation folder
- Unarchiving - Download
FILE ENTRY
- File entry and cleaning for PETS, LSS and COPYDOC
BILLING
- Creation quote and pre- fracturing according to project

TOOLS:
- Google Drive
- VNC
- KAPA
- MEDIABOX
- SERVER Barcelone
- SERVER PROD
- Art Pro
- Automation engine
- Flower
- Tatooine

Administration:
? Follow SOPs in place
? Document filing and excellent writing skills
? Disciplined and developed organizational skills
? Rigorous and logical mind with attention to details
? Effective personal organisation methodology
? Ensure traceability of what is done

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights, to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimisation with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently seeking a Senior Graphic Manager to join the team here at SGS&Co. The Senior Graphic Manager will be responsible for a team of onsite Graphic Managers for the client and will be accountable for all local relationship and service delivery.

As Senior Graphic Manager here at SGS&Co, you will benefit from being part of a growing, global agency, and will have the opportunity to take advantage of outstanding career development opportunities. You will also enjoy a great working culture, where fun is at the forefront at everything we do, whilst working alongside, and learning from, some of the most talented individuals in our industry.

Role and responsibilities:

• Leads and develops the Graphic Manager team, focusing on excellence in service, knowledge, and communication.
• Working across multiple markets
• Project Management of key business initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and to brief
• Providing client teams with status reporting
• Responsible to capture all available information required to an as accurate as possible forecasting.
• Acting as lead role and working with market contacts to create forecast documents and maintain accuracy.
• Arranging alignment meetings to ensure smooth transition of work from client to SGS & Co.
• Sets key targets for service, delivery, and continuous improvement, with regular monitoring, route cause analysis and reporting of performance.
• Fully understands and appreciates the clients culture and reflects this in behaviour patterns and ways of working of self and team.
• Perform Graphic Manager tasks as and when required.
• Invites SGS & CO technical team to support projects as required.
• Summaries of projects/kick off for all stakeholders and/or appropriate entries to KO Art
• Provides project summaries as required.
• Leads quality issues in market and drives CAR process internally.

Ideally you will have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Graphic Manager in a design agency environment, or similar role on client side
• Experience within an Artwork, Pre-press and print environment
• Experience managing a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in various project management tools
• A collaborative and solutions focused-mindset
• Critical thinking skills
• Unparalleled attention-to-detail
• The desire to take the initiative on projects and have a passion to learn/grow
• Strong analytical skills, and be a proactive problem-solver
• Understanding of design terminology and creative process would be beneficial

This role is offered on a hybrid basis.

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights, to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimisation with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.

We are currently seeking a Central Projects Graphic Manager to join the team here at SGS&Co. This role requires a senior, highly organized and detail-oriented individual who has a strong background in design development, as well as experience in managing projects from concept to completion. The Central Project Graphics Manager will be responsible for assessing designs, developing templates, and ensuring print feasibility for a variety of projects across the specified European region.

Role and responsibilities:

• Supporting the client in technical packaging design evaluation and print development.
• Work with the clients Design 2 Shelf team and adhere to the specified Pack Change Process.
• Providing print related expertise to the clients design team and informing of likely outcome for the desired graphical style.
• Offering the client informed opinions on selected design routes. Strong knowledge of print production processes and techniques.
• Coordinating print development projects and utilizing relationships with Key packaging suppliers.
• Working with markets to understand key launch dates and pack formats. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Fully understands and appreciates the clients culture and reflects this in behaviour patterns and ways of working of self and team.
• Creating critical paths utilising supplied data and working to a 6-week client process prior to localisation.
• Knowledgeably cascade all known design information to the OGM team at the time of localisation.
• Work with local markets to unlock localisation issues on the chosen design route.
• This role requires a huge amount of ability to work under pressure with an ability to pivot direction on design route due to client business decisions.
• Provides project summaries as required.
• Produce summaries of projects for all stakeholders and/or appropriate entries to KO Art.
• Perform Graphic Manager tasks as and when required.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Central Projects Graphic Manager in a design agency environment, or similar role on client side
• Experience within an Artwork, Pre-press and print environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in various project management tools
• A collaborative and solutions focused-mindset
• Critical thinking skills
• Unparalleled attention-to-detail
• The desire to take the initiative on projects and have a passion to learn/grow
• Strong analytical skills, and be a proactive problem-solver
• Understanding of design terminology and creative process would be beneficial

This role is offered on a hybrid basis.

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world.


The Global Color team supports and drives efforts around the on-going centralization of Color and Proofing across the business. Color & Print Specialists at various levels are needed to bring standardization and centralization for Color and Proofing, and to support the plants in achieving the desired color results at the proofing and press stage.


This position will help support the global transition to the new centralized way of working across all plants and regions. This position will work closely with other members of the Color Team, Plant Leads, and Color and Proofing Leads at the operations level. In addition to initial transition, this position will offer ongoing support and troubleshooting for plant locations, as needed.


Responsibilities will include color profile analysis and generation in addition to support for color and proofing system. It may also include the creation and measurement of fingerprint forms and project co-ordination opportunities, for technical projects being managed by the color team.
The position will report into on of the local Color Hub Manager, employee will also need to work closely with PQM, the Press Approval team, Regional Color Managers, and Global Color & Print Directors.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

Provide technical support for color and proofing at the plant level
Develop profiles, dot gain compensations curves, and specify image carrier information
Project co-ordination for technical, global projects
Validate and on-board supplied profiles
Support and maintain color solutions, such as Zepra & GMG
Troubleshoot color and proofing related prepress issues
Perform print quality evaluations, reports and scorecards as determined by customer print and color management program.
Will be required to become an expert in color measurement and related tools
(spectrophotometers and software applications).
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about color tolerances and color science.


Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

Higher level Education in graphics, print, or color management, or equivalent experience
2+ years Experience in color measurement and management
The ability to generate profiles and curves from fingerprint data
Experience in prepress for Offset, Flexo and preferably Gravure
An understanding of Extended Gamut Printing


Competency Requirements

Competent in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational, and documentation skills
Working knowledge of GMG proofing solution
Working Knowledge of Color-Logic, Copra, Zepra, and ColorAnt is preferred, but not essential
High attention to detail
Self-driven and self-motivated
Ability to research a problem and come to solutions in a timely manner


What we offer

You will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with the other benefits of working for Marks including:


25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'
Flexible working during summer hours
Pension Scheme
Voluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme
Life Assurance
Healthcare Digital GP Service
Holiday purchase scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
City Bike Scheme (London only)
Employee referral program

Responsibilities
• Think creatively, innovatively and strategically when facing problems and opportunities.
• Problem solving and resolution of complex issues using the ff: 7 QC tools, 5 Why’s & 8D methodologies.
• Building strong working interdepartmental relationships and managing/resolving potential conflicts of interest.
• Customer Service ethic, with a focus on internal communications to influence transition and continuous improvement
programs.
• Project management of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure customer complaints are documented, investigated and addressed in a timely manner. Analyse customer
complaints for trends and opportunities for continual improvement.
• Conducting internal audits and the completion of audit reports detailing recommend actions to resolve identified nonconformities.
• Work with the Quality Manager to maintain the Quality Management System.
• Assist site departmental leads with the development and update Standard Operating Procedures.
• KPI reporting via regular update of regional KPI dashboards, conduct trend analysis assessing possible risks to the
business and recommend actions to mitigate the identified risks.
• Work with the Training Lead to develop training development packages & qualifications.
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3. Requirements:
Academic Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree calibre (or equivalent work experience)

Qualification:
• 7 QC Tools, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis
• Six Sigma Green Belt desirable, but not essential
• Experience in reprographics industry desirable, but not essential
• Ability to solve complex & technical problems
• Ability to solve complex & technical problems
• Qualified Internal Auditor
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail when working under pressure
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Practice and enforce SGS Core Values: Quality, Collaboration, Respect, Bravery, Creativity and Results

Work Experience: 5 years
Language Ability: Good command in English both written and spoken

Competency Requirements
• Work Quality – provides accurate, thorough, professional work regularly
• Analysis and Judgement – analyses problems skilfully; uses logic and good judgement to reach
decisions
• Communication – communicates knowledge clearly, accurately and thoroughly
• Interpersonal skills – works well with others; gets things done with people, and keeps information lines
open at all level

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collaborate with the Art Director and Lead Designer to understand project briefs, brand guidelines, and technical constraints, with a particular focus on Digital, Web, and UX/UI Design aspects.

2. Interrogate project briefs thoroughly and deliver creative solutions that meet project requirements across various platforms.

3. Familiarize yourself with our file setup, file naming conventions, and server filing procedures, with an emphasis on digital asset management.

4. Use internal reviews to enhance your design skills, develop confidence in presenting your work, and gain a deeper understanding of the strategic aspects of design and brand awareness.

5. Manage and prioritize your allocated production workload, reporting progress and any issues to your line manager.

6. Utilize our internal Management Information System (MIS) to record accurate data on personal production timings, ensuring efficient project management.

7. Adhere to all quality control procedures and production standards, with a specific focus on digital and web design best practices.

8. Actively contribute to the studio's creative environment by assisting the team and sharing inspiration related to Digital, Web, and UX/UI Design.

SUPPORTING TASKS

· Complete any ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Design Leads.

· Follow company protocols with regards to job delivery and completion through MediaProd/FloWr/MySGS

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Company from time to time.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

· Strive for "Right-First-Time" (RFT) work.

· Maintain a minimum of 90% utilization or productive hours on average.

· Achieve a minimum efficiency rate of 95%.

· Ensure on-time delivery (OTD) of finalized artwork.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

· 0-2 years of experience within a Brand, Design, Communications, or Media agency, with a focus on Digital, Web, and UX/UI Design.

· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, and Dreamweaver.

· Exposure to working with brand guidelines, especially in the context of digital and web design.

· Understanding of print production processes.

· A degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration, Web Design, or a related field.

· Knowledge of Visual Code and responsive web design is an advantage.