Commercial Controller & Internal Auditor (M/F)

Wavin Group; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote policy

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wavin France, part of Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, seeks an experienced finance professional to lead controlling, internal audit, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves analyzing commercial performance, supporting budgets and forecasts, and strengthening internal controls across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a MSc in Finance or related field, with 7+ years in Controlling, Internal Audit, or External Audit, and strong Excel and Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Audit, or Business School.
• Certification in Internal Audit or Internal Control is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years in Controlling, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
• Experience in industrial and/or international environments valued.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting tools proficiency (Power BI, SAP).
• Good understanding of internal control systems and SOX knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial controlling activities: analyze revenue, margins, volumes, product mix, and customer profitability.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans; perform variance analyses.
• Develop and enhance dashboards for Leadership and Management teams.
• Analyze pricing policies, promotions, and commercial agreements impact.
• Contribute to internal control framework; coordinate audits.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and ensure compliance.
• Participate in cross-functional finance and business projects; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree (MSc

Certification in Internal Audit/Internal Control (adv)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP or equivalent

Job description

About Wavin Orbia Building & Infrastructure Business:

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Controlling

• Produce and analyze commercial performance indicators: sales revenue, margins, volumes, product mix, and customer profitability.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans.
• Perform variance analyses and recommend corrective action plans.
• Support commercial teams in monitoring performance and improving profitability.
• Develop and enhance management dashboards for Leadership and Management teams.
• Analyze the financial impact of pricing policies, promotions, and commercial agreements.

Internal Audit & Internal Control

• Contribute to maintaining and improving the internal control framework.
• Ensure the proper execution of periodic controls related to Finance, Sales, Procurement, and Inventory processes.
• Conduct compliance reviews and identify operational and financial risks.
• Prepare and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Support Group compliance requirements, particularly regarding SOX controls and compliance audits.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and action plans.
• Promote internal control best practices across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to optimize business processes.
• Participate in cross-functional Finance and Business projects.
• Contribute to the digitalization of reporting and control tools.

Requirements:

• Master's degree (MSc, Finance, Controlling, Audit, or Business School).
• A certification in Internal Audit or Internal Control would be an advantage.
• Min 7 years of experience in Controlling, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
• Experience in an industrial and/or international environment is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of commercial and financial processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools (Power BI, SAP, or equivalent).
• Good understanding of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of compliance standards and SOX environments is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, autonomy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.
• Professional English is essential.

Our Offer:

• A strategic role at the heart of Wavin France's performance.
• An international environment within the Orbia Group.
• Diverse responsibilities combining finance, business partnering, and audit.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• A flexible remote working policy and attractive employee benefits.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business is committed to inclusive hiring. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, background, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic.