Global Risk & Internal Control Leader (Hybrid, Apeldoorn)

BDR Thermea Group; Apeldoorn; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Strong pension package

36 holidays/year (full-time)

Flexible home-working policies

Home-office budget

Product and insurance discounts

Job summary

BDR Thermea Group is seeking a Group Risk & Internal Control Manager to strengthen governance while enabling business growth. You will build a proactive risk framework, act as a trusted second-line partner, and collaborate with a global SPOC network across regions and functions.

The role is hybrid based in Apeldoorn, NL, with a preference for spending two days in the office weekly and travel up to 10–20% to local operating companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7+ years of experience in risk management, internal control, or audit in an international corporate or consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and regulatory compliance across functions.
• Experience working in international, cross-functional environments with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear insights and actions for stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset: you spot opportunities, take ownership, and drive improvements.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as a second-line advisor and challenger, overseeing the end-to-end risk management cycle across the organisation.
• Coordinate with local Risk & Internal Control representatives to ensure consistency and adoption of frameworks and the GRC tool across the organisation.
• Oversee and support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal control frameworks across regions, business areas, development units, and support functions.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and internal controls, providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Oversee and support policy management activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Enable the business by providing tools, training, and best practices to strengthen risk awareness and foster a strong control culture.

Skills

Risk management

Internal control

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Finance/Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

COSO

GRC software

Job description

BDR Thermea Group is seeking a Group Risk & Internal Control Manager to strengthen governance while enabling business growth. You will build a proactive risk framework, act as a trusted second-line partner, and collaborate with a global SPOC network across regions and functions.

The role is hybrid based in Apeldoorn, NL, with a preference for spending two days in the office weekly and travel up to 10–20% to local operating companies.