• Manage or act as a team member on a range of global finance, operational and other audits, from pre-planning to post-audit review
• Analyse audit findings and provide recommendations
• Preparation of audit reports
• Presentation of audit results to management
• Evaluation of risks and internal controls
• Assist with compliance topics
• Involvement in ad-hoc and special projects
• Assist with the development of data analytics and AI tools within the Audit team

• CIA or equivalent qualification would be strongly preferred
• Good knowledge of SAP, particularly the FI/CO module
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in relevant Audit roles
• Fluency in English and Chinese
• Willingness to travel up to 40% - this is likely to reduce over time, as the business\' data analytics capabilities develop

• Leading the COSO Compliance Program: Oversee the group-wide COSO compliance program, including IT General Controls, and ensure adherence to internal control / SOX standards and regulatory requirements
• Process and Control Documentation: Formalize and document financial and IT-related processes (SAP S/4HANA) to support control activities and compliance
• User Access and Segregation of Duties: Lead ICFR in-scope user access roster reviews and conduct segregation of duties assessments to mitigate user access risks
• Audit Coordination and Issue Resolution: Coordinate external and outsourced internal audit activities, managing audit reporting and facilitating issue resolution
• Enterprise Risk Assessment: Support the Group’s annual enterprise risk assessment process, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure financial reporting integrity

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional certification, e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA
• Big 4 or large accountancy firm background, combined with internal audit experience would be strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the COSO framework and IT General Controls, SOX 404 would be highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, ideally S/4HANA
• Strong understanding of segregation of duties principles and user access management
• Proven relationship-building skills and ability to manage complex projects
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a pioneering global leader in their sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Financial Controller for one of their Business Units.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive financial success and strategic initiatives within a business unit that spans multiple countries and manufacturing sites.

This challenging role also offers significant career progression potential.

As the Manufacturing Financial Controller your Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to drive business success
• Lead monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for management reporting activities
• Consolidate BU results and present a consolidated view to BU management
• Ensure compliance with statutory close processes and internal audits (CSA, SOX)
• Champion the CSA process and maintain effective internal controls

Key Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, or related field; additional qualifications are advantageous, particularly MBA or ACCA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP and internal control environments, preferably SOX
• Experience with HFM, MS Office, and SAP
• Proven track record of delivering results and strong financial analysis skills

Open across Europe, with preferred locations in Zurich, Barcelona, Italy (near Lugo), and the UK.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.