Business Control & Internal Audit Manager

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 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 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 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