Internal Control Manager – Europe

Position

The Internal Control Manager for Europe is a key pillar in the retail organization, driving operational excellence and compliance to support business performance. This highly business-oriented role involves implementing and monitoring internal controls, managing risks, and improving processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.

Job responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to operational teams, offering recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop, test, and monitor internal control processes to align with Group and Central Internal Audit team standards.
• Conduct annual testing of self-assessment controls as per Group and Internal Audit directives.
• Support internal audits and track the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Ensure corrective actions following audits are implemented effectively to achieve business results.
• Perform in-store and operational audits to ensure compliance with Group policies, procedures and governance principles.
• Perform process reviews and site visits within the region to verify compliance with Group principles.
• Report any issues identified during audits, reviews, or controls to relevant stakeholders.
• Update and manage risk mapping and remediation plans across the region.
• Identify high-risk areas and collaborate with retail and operational teams to implement corrective measures aligned with business priorities.
• Deliver training sessions to operational and retail teams to build awareness of risks and internal control.
• Support the implementation of internal procedures, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including retail, legal and finance to enhance process design, tools implementation, and governance frameworks.

Profile

Master’s degree from a business or engineering school.

Minimum of 8 years in internal audit, internal control, or risk management within an international group. Retail audit experience is a plus.

Solid understanding of risk and control concepts, with the ability to embed controls within processes.

Proven ability to understand and document complex processes while identifying improvement opportunities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI).

Strong fluency in French and English is essential.

High degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments, cultures, and levels of seniority.

Self-motivated, curious, and proactive, with a strong drive for achievement.

Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and precision.