Internal Controls Manager

Job summary

The Internal Controls Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust internal control framework across a growing European veterinary platform. This role involves identifying key risks, defining relevant controls, and ensuring effective local implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal controls, risk management, audit, or compliance, preferably from audit firms, consultancies, or in-house roles.
• Strong knowledge of control design and follow-up processes.
• Ability to collaborate across various entities, functions, and countries.
• Structured approach to risk assessment and documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with control/GRC tools and ESG reporting is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Who succeeds in the role

The ideal candidate is pragmatic, detail-oriented, and persistent, with a focus on making internal controls clear, relevant, and consistently applied. Strong communication skills and a natural inclination to take ownership are essential.

Why join

This position offers the chance to be part of an ambitious international group with a collaborative culture and opportunities for ownership in shaping a scalable control environment.

• Develop and embed the internal control framework for the group.
• Identify key risks and establish relevant controls.
• Support local implementation and monitor performance and gaps.
• Enhance processes, governance, and documentation.
• Integrate relevant systems and tools to support the control environment.
• Assist with reporting and compliance-related activities, including ESG.