Group Risk and Internal Control Manager

Drive the future of risk & control in a transforming global organisation 

Are you passionate about strengthening governance while enabling business growth? Join BDR Thermea Group, a leading manufacturer of sustainable heating and cooling solutions, as our Group Risk & Internal Control Manager and play a key role in scaling a forward-looking risk & control framework. 

Your role 

As our Group Risk & Internal Control Manager, you operate at the heart of our global organisation, reporting to the Director Risk Management and Internal Audit and working closely with the Group Internal Audit Manager and key stakeholders across regions, business areas, and group functions. 

This is not a “steady-state” role. You will play a key role in building and maturing our risk and internal control capabilities, shifting towards proactive, embedded risk management practices that enable and support business performance. 

You act as a trusted second-line sparring partner to the business, guiding stakeholders in identifying, managing, and mitigating BDR Thermea Group’s key risks.  

You will collaborate with a global network of local risk & control representatives (our “SPOC community”) and use modern tools and methodologies to bring consistency, transparency, and continuous improvement to our governance practices. 

This is a hybrid role based in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. We value flexibility and collaboration: you are encouraged to spend at least two days per week in the office, while enjoying support for your home office setup and travel. In this role, you can expect to travel up to 10-20% of your time to local operating companies. 

Your key tasks 

• Act as a second-line advisor and challenger, overseeing the end-to-end risk management cycle across the organisation, including conducting risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigation strategies to senior management. 

• 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. 

What you bring 

• 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.  

• A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.   

Nice-to-have 

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CIA or CRMA.  

• Affinity or experience with leveraging automation and AI in Risk & Control processes. 

What we offer 

• A permanent contract.  

• Next to a solid monetary compensation, receive a strong pension package.  

• Benefit from a healthy work-life balance with 36 holiday days per year, based on a full-time contract. 30 of these are for your own choosing, 6 are office closure days. 

• Take advantage of flexible home-working policies and a home-office budget. 

• Enjoy discounts on our products and insurances. 

• A role with a real impact on business integrity, performance, and growth. 

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