Finance Manager, Internal Controls & Risk

Pacific International Executive Search; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific International Recruitment is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to appoint a Finance Manager - Internal Controlling. Based near Bordeaux, you will design and implement robust internal controls and risk management, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and compliance across the business.

The role requires 5–10 years in internal audit or controls, with ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, BPC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in internal audit, internal controls, or public accounting.
• Experience in a multinational or industrial/manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
• Experience in Auditing Consulting a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Company’s internal control frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and document operational, financial, and compliance risks and how to resolve any spotted issues.
• Plan and execute internal control testing to validate that controls function as intended.
• Track, manage, and support remediation plans arising from control deficiencies, internal audits, or external audit findings.
• Provide regular internal control status reporting to relevant stakeholders
• Act as the Company’s internal control and compliance lead, supporting the deployment and enforcement of ethics, compliance, and fraud prevention policies.
• Maintain and update the Risk Control Matrix in accordance with financial reporting standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed process narratives documenting roles and responsibilities within key financial cycles (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Payroll, Financial Close).
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual internal control

Skills

Internal control frameworks

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication in English

Matrixed/international environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Audit

Tools

Oracle

SAP

BPC

MES/GPAO

Job description

Pacific International Recruitment is partnering with a leading manufacturing company to appoint a Finance Manager - Internal Controlling. Based near Bordeaux, you will design and implement robust internal controls and risk management, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting and compliance across the business.

The role requires 5–10 years in internal audit or controls, with ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, BPC).