Group Risk and Control Manager (Finance)

TL;DR

Group Risk and Control Manager (Finance): Overseeing the end-to-end risk management cycle and internal control frameworks across a global organization with an accent on risk assessments, vulnerability identification, and mitigation strategies. Focus on building and maturing proactive risk capabilities and fostering a strong control culture.

Location: Hybrid Apeldoorn, Netherlands (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a leading manufacturer of sustainable heating and cooling solutions serving customers in over 100 countries with a team of 7,000 employees.

What you will do

• Oversee the end-to-end risk management cycle, including conducting risk assessments and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks across regions and business areas.
• Coordinate with local Risk & Internal Control representatives to ensure adoption of frameworks and GRC tools.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation and internal controls to senior management.
• Oversee policy management activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide tools, training, and best practices to strengthen risk awareness and control culture.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in risk management, internal control, or audit in an international corporate or consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO and regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA, or CRMA.
• Ability to translate complex topics into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be based in or be able to work from Apeldoorn, Netherlands

Nice to have

• Affinity or experience with leveraging automation and AI in Risk & Control processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent employment contract with a strong pension package.
• Healthy work-life balance with 36 holiday days per year (30 flexible, 6 office closure days).
• Flexible home-working policies and a home-office budget.
• Discounts on company products and insurances.
• Opportunity to have a real impact on business integrity and growth in a purpose-driven environment.