Group Risk and Internal Control Manager (SAP S/4HANA)

Location: Hybrid role based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, with at least two days per week in the office; approximately 10% travel to local operating companies.

Company

hirify.global manufactures energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

What you will do

• Advise and constructively challenge the business throughout the end-to-end risk management cycle.
• Lead Group-wide risk assessments and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Coordinate the global Risk & Internal Control expert network and drive consistent use of processes, controls, and GRC tooling.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks across regions, business areas, development units, and Group functions.
• Embed Risk & Internal Control requirements into the evolving ERP landscape, including SAP S/4HANA.
• Monitor control effectiveness and mitigation measures while providing methodologies, tools, and training.

Requirements

• Approximately 8–12 years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, or Risk Advisory within an international corporate or consulting environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving risk management and internal control frameworks in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of recognised internal control frameworks, such as COSO.
• Experience with controls, compliance, and governance across Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Operations, or related areas.
• Understanding of ERP environments and exposure to SAP ECC or S/4HANA.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, International Business, Engineering, or a related field, along with strong stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• CPA, CISA, CIA, CRMA, or another relevant professional certification.
• Experience using automation, data, or AI to improve Risk & Internal Control processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent contract and competitive rewards.
• 36 holiday days and hybrid-working flexibility.
• Support for home-office setup, commuting, and travel costs.
• Strong pension package and employee discounts.
• Purpose-driven work supporting the energy transition, with emphasis on innovation, customer focus, collaboration, and inclusion.