Business Control & Internal Audit Manager

Description de l'entreprise Our client is a leading industrial player in the agro-food sector, specializing in the processing and distribution of value-added food products.

Operating in a dynamic and demanding environment, the company faces:

strong industrial and operational performance challenges,
complex value chains (production, supply chain, multi-channel distribution),
high standards in quality, traceability, and compliance.

As part of its growth and ongoing structuring, the company is strengthening its organization and is recruiting a:

Business Control & Internal Audit Manager

Description du poste

Reporting to the CFO (with a functional link to senior leadership), you will play a key role in strengthening performance, governance, and financial visibility across the organization.

Your mission is to:
? drive business performance, enhance cost control, and ensure a robust internal control environment

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Controlling & Performance Management

Lead monthly performance reporting (P&L, margin analysis, working capital, operational KPIs)
Conduct variance analysis (volume, price, mix, costs) and identify root causes
Develop profitability analysis by product, customer, and channel
Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Identify and monitor key cost drivers and performance levers

2. Industrial Finance & Cost Control

Oversee standard costing models (BOM, labor, overheads)
Analyze production performance (yield, waste, downtime, efficiency)
Monitor inventory valuation and obsolescence risks
Validate cost optimization and productivity initiatives

3. Revenue Management & Commercial Governance

Ensure control and visibility over trade spend (discounts, rebates, promotions)
Analyze customer profitability and revenue leakage
Support pricing strategy and commercial decision-making
Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis

4. Internal Audit & Risk Management

Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan
Perform audits across key processes (procure-to-pay, inventory, production, order-to-cash, CAPEX, IT controls)
Identify control gaps and assess associated risks
Monitor and ensure implementation of corrective actions

5. Compliance, Risk & Investigations

Promote compliance with internal policies and governance standards
Support fraud risk assessments and prevention initiatives
Lead or support investigations (inventory losses, procurement issues, financial anomalies)

6. Data Integrity & Systems Control

Ensure reliability of financial and operational data within systems
Monitor master data integrity (pricing, suppliers, customers, products)
Contribute to ERP improvements and control frameworks

7. Stakeholder Management & Decision Support

Act as a strategic partner to operations and commercial teams
Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making
Prepare executive dashboards and business reviews
Coordinate with external auditors where relevant

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field
Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA...) are a strong plus

Experience

6–10+ years of experience in controlling, audit, or finance roles
Experience in industrial or FMCG environments strongly preferred
Exposure to complex operations (manufacturing, supply chain, multi-site)

Technical Skills

Strong financial analysis and controlling capabilities
Good understanding of industrial cost structures
Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools (SAP, Oracle, Power BI, etc.)
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate into insights

Languages

Fluent in English and French

Soft Skills

Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach
High level of integrity and professionalism
Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
Proactive and solution-oriented
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization

Additional Information

Location: [To be specified]
Contract: Permanent
Package: Competitive, depending on experience
Environment: Fast-growing, performance-driven, and international

Informations complémentaires

Why Join This Role

Strategic position with direct impact on business performance
High exposure to top management
Opportunity to structure and strengthen key processes
Dynamic and challenging environment with strong growth ambitions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
Improvement in margins and cost control
Reduction of operational and financial risks
Audit plan execution and remediation effectiveness
Data reliability and control environment maturity