Job Description

Group Internal Controls Manager - Global PLC

Newly created role

Dublin 3 x per week

Relocation within Europe supported

Low travel

Astrum Search is working alongside a global manufacturer to recruit a Group Internal Controls Manager in Dublin. This is a newly created role in a newly formed in-house team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the internal control framework from the ground up and play a key role in driving SOX compliance across this global business.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of the Group's internal control framework.
• Lead and support risk assessments and SOX scoping exercises.
• Partner with business process owners to identify, document, and test key controls.
• Monitor remediation of deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and design effective solutions.
• Provide training and guidance to teams across the business.
• Support quarterly and annual SOX certification and reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to drive compliance efficiently and add value through process improvements.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong internal controls (SOX preferred) either in a Big 4 firm or international business.
• Prior controls implementation or transformation experience is a big plus.
• Strong analytical and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Spanish language skills an advantage.

This is a rare opportunity for a risk & controls professional to be part of a highly visible controls implementation project. The team is growing and there will be significant opportunity to develop and grow your career in this global PLC.

Candidates with the necessary experience looking to relocate to Dublin (without visa sponsorship) will be supported.