Internal Controls Manager

Make your mark for patients

To strengthen our  Group Accounting, Tax and Treasury  team, based at our HQ, in Brussels, Belgium  or our offices in Slough, UK or Monheim, Germany we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of  Internal Controls Manager.

About The Role

The Global Internal Control function operates as an independent function but supports the operations/line management in building and maintaining efficient and effective internal control process/system. It also monitors compliance of finance processes, systems, and its operations in accordance with UCB policies and procedures in coordination with audit functions. We are expanding our scope to non-financial reporting (namely Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) / Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)).

Internal Controls Manager acts as a guardian/expert and are accountable and responsible for;

Strengthening of the internal control environment via monitoring and collaboration with operations/line management Leveraging data analytics to identify trends, anomalies and act as a risk-control challenger Lead process improvement initiatives related to internal control Reports to Head of Internal Controls and business stakeholders on internal control progress (risks, controls, actions plans, etc.)

What You’ll Do

Compliance monitoring and control documentation management, including substantive testing of controls and maintenance of control frameworks for various financial and non-financial processes. Monitoring report and dashboard creation, as well as managing stakeholder communications through reports, dashboards, and meetings. Conducting risk assessments and identifying mitigation strategies, utilizing data analytics to detect trends, anomalies, and potential control weaknesses. Leading internal control projects, focusing on process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk assessment. Providing training and education on risk awareness, fostering a consistent internal control environment across the organization. Overseeing the documentation and maintenance of tools used for control testing and ensuring the regular review of controls.

Interested? For this position you’ll need the following education, experience and skills:

Bachelor's degree Minimum 5 years in a global organization, preferably in the pharma/biopharma sector, with 3-4 years of experience in audit, internal controls, and compliance. Strong knowledge of risk management, auditing principles, internal control standards like COSO, and financial processes including S2P, O2C, R2R, as well as associated risks and controls. Familiarity with SAP modules, outsourced operations, and their respective risks/controls, along with expertise in dashboarding, data visualization, and reporting tools. Management and leadership skills, demonstrating independence, adaptability, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to learning and embracing new methodologies. Ability to manage ambiguity, maintain stakeholder relationships, and communicate complex concepts effectively; strong presentation and project management skills. A self-motivated team player with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to influence others in a global setting.

Why you should apply

Do you want to contribute in bringing real value to patients living with severe diseases while driving innovation forward?

Join UCB’s dynamic, inspiring and innovative environment and team. You will be recognized for impactful performance via a competitive compensation and benefits package and you will enjoy ample personal development opportunities.

Tell us what makes you the perfect match to our team and join one of the most dynamic & forward looking IT organizations in the world.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you 

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