Director ICS Governance and Continuous Monitoring
You will shape the global strategy for the Internal Control System (ICS) at Fresenius Kabi. Risks will be identified and mitigated, compliance maintained, and decision-making transparent.
This role involves leading initiatives to standardize, automate, and enhance controls across the organization, collaborating with regional and entity-level CFOs and embedding internal control processes throughout Fresenius Kabi's operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Leadership and Strategy:
o Define the vision, strategy, and direction for the global Internal Control System (ICS)
o Lead a team of five direct reports, including the Global Monitoring Team
o Represent the ICS function in the Fresenius SE Risk Steering Committee
* System Development and Implementation:
o Develop and refine policies, methodologies, and frameworks to harmonize ICS globally
o Drive the integration of standardized and automated controls, particularly within the context of a global S/4HANA implementation
o Monitor and adapt controls to reflect changes in systems, processes, and regulatory requirements
* Monitoring and Reporting:
o Continuously assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and oversee remediation activities
o Collaborate with regional hubs to ensure early identification of significant control gaps
o Report ICS developments and standardization progress to top management at Fresenius Kabi and FreseniusSE
* Collaboration and Engagement:
o Work closely with regional CFOs, local CFOs, and RM&ICS managers across entities to align ICS initiatives
o Partner with business leaders to document, implement, and maintain robust internal control processes
o Contribute to joint Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives with the Head of RM&ICS and Risk & Compliance teams
* Training and Best Practices:
o Promote risk awareness by sharing successful practices and providing guidance on implementing internal controls
o Foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Qualifications and Experience
* University degree in Science, Business, or a related field
* At least 8 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, auditing, internal controls, or compliance, with upper management exposure
* Proven expertise in control integration, particularly with S/4HANA, and in control automation
* Strong understanding of internal processes, controls, and risk management in a mature, standardized environment
* Fluent English, both written and spoken
Skills and Attributes
* Exceptional analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
* High level of integrity and perseverance in fostering risk awareness and compliance structures
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and intercultural communication skills
* Outstanding presentation and reporting abilities
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across organizational levels
* Resilience, motivation, and a results-oriented mindset
What We Offer
You'll lead a high-impact global function within a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll influence critical risk management strategies, contribute to global standardization efforts, and drive innovation in internal controls through automation and system integration.
Operational excellence is achieved through effective risk management and internal controls. If you are ready to lead with vision and ensure operational excellence, we look forward to receiving your application.
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