The Head of Internal Audit reports functionally to the audit committee and operates across the entire group, independently from operational management. In listed groups, the role involves managing the annual audit plan, coordinating cross-functional assignments and overseeing the follow-up of recommendations. The Internal Control Director, meanwhile, manages the framework for financial and operational risk control, working closely with statutory auditors, business functions and compliance teams. Internal financial controls, SOX where applicable, and control frameworks such as COSO structure the overall approach.
Internal Audit, Internal Control & Finance Transformation Recruitment
Internal Audit, Internal Control & Finance Transformation Recruitment
Internal audit, internal control and finance transformation are three distinct yet complementary areas of expertise, brought together by their transversal role in risk management and the operational effectiveness of the finance function. They are becoming increasingly important within listed groups, regulated organisations and Private Equity portfolio companies, where expectations around process reliability and the quality of financial data continue to rise. Haussmann Executive Search supports these recruitments for boards, audit committees and senior management teams.
Internal Audit & Internal Control
Finance Transformation, ERP & Data
Finance transformation is driven by digitalisation, automation and the redesign of financial information systems. Key transformation projects include ERP implementations (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud and Workday), the modernisation of EPM platforms (Anaplan, Tagetik and OneStream), the automation of accounting processes (RPA, close automation and reconciliation tools), and the development of finance data capabilities (finance data lakes, data governance and dashboarding). The profiles sought combine a strong finance culture with genuine project experience, distinguishing them both from pure consultants and from traditional functional experts.
Positions We Cover
- Head of Internal Audit and Group Internal Audit Director
- Senior Internal Auditor and Internal Audit Manager
- Internal Control Director
- Risk & Control Manager and Finance Compliance Officer
- Head of Finance Transformation
- CFO Transformation Lead and Finance Program Director
- Finance Project Manager – ERP, SAP, Oracle
- Finance Systems Manager and Head of Finance IT
- Finance Data Manager and Head of Finance Data
- Finance Process Excellence Lead