Senior Manager - Internal Audit & Financial Controls

Confidential Jobs; Madrid; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Madrid, Spain seeks a Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Financial Controls to lead global financial assurance, consolidation and governance. The role partners with Group Finance leadership and travels internationally to audit and support local teams.

The position blends internal audit leadership, external coordination, group consolidation and finance transformation initiatives, offering exposure to senior leadership and multi-entity environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of internal audit experience, preferably as an audit manager, within manufacturing or CPG companies with significant inventory and distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working alongside external auditors and managing complex multi-entity audits.
• Hands-on understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits across global manufacturing and distribution entities.
• Coordinate preparation and validation of consolidated financial statements with external auditors.
• Support finance teams with reconciliations between statutory and group reporting and drive process improvements.

Skills

Internal audit

US GAAP

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)

Audit leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Position: Senior Manager – Internal Audit & Financial Controls

Position Reports to: Group Global Finance Controller

Department: Finance

Location: Madrid, Spain

Contract: Full Time

We Offer : The Salary Range for the role is €75,241 - €91,961.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Manager for Group Financial Assurance & Consolidation to join our global team based in Madrid.

This role is ideal for professionals with a strong internal audit background within manufacturing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors, particularly those with expertise in inventory control and distribution. You will be a key partner in strengthening our financial governance, risk management, and audit excellence across our international operations.

This position blends internal audit leadership, external audit coordination, group financial consolidation, and continuous process improvements. It offers significant exposure to senior leadership, complex multi-entity environments, and the opportunity to lead finance transformation initiatives on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Leadership

• Lead and execute risk-based internal audits focused on financial, operational, and compliance areas across global manufacturing and distribution entities.
• Evaluate internal controls and processes related to inventory management, trade spend, revenue recognition, and ERP systems.
• Identify risks and recommend practical solutions that enhance control efficiency and business performance.
• Manage remediation efforts and collaborate closely with local teams to ensure timely closure of audit findings. Pillar 2 – Global External Audit Coordination & Consolidation Support.

External Audit & Financial Consolidation Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for both local statutory and global consolidated financial audits.
• Coordinate preparation and validation of consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency of accounting treatments across diverse entities.
• Oversee audit planning, responses, adjustments, and reporting, driving a culture of audit readiness and process robustness.

Accounting & Operational Support

• Support finance teams with general accounting functions including reconciliations between statutory and group reporting.
• Collaborate on finance process improvements and transformation projects such as ERP upgrades and automation initiatives.

Travel & Stakeholder Engagement

• Travel globally every 1-2 months to audit and support local teams, building strong relationships with local finance managers and operational leaders.
• Present audit insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner.
• Regular interaction with Group Finance leadership, local CFOs / Financial Controllers, and senior operational stakeholders.
• Key interface with external auditors at local and group level.
• Present audit conclusions, key risks, and improvement opportunities to senior management in a clear, structured, and impactful way.
• Act as a trusted advisor, balancing independence with constructive partnership.

Profile & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of internal audit experience, preferably as an audit manager, within manufacturing or CPG companies with significant inventory and distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience working alongside external auditors and managing complex multi-entity audits.
• Hands-on understanding of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Comfortable with frequent international travel and working across diverse global teams.
• Analytical thinker with a business-focused approach to risk management and controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to influence at all levels.
• High integrity, sound professional ethics, and commitment to quality assurance.
• Adaptable and motivated in a dynamic, fast-paced, and continuously evolving environment.

What This Role Offers

• A pivotal role shaping financial governance and audit excellence within a global, multi-sector organization.
• Broad exposure combining audit leadership, accounting, and finance transformation.
• Career growth opportunities toward senior finance leadership or transformation roles.
• Collaborative, internationally oriented work environment with impactful responsibilities.