Internal Controls Manager (m/w/d)

The future looks like you

At C&A, we’re reimagining fashion for the future. With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, we’re one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, millions of customers shop with us — in-store and online. We deliver high-quality, affordable fashion with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Now, we’re on a bold transformation journey to become a modern omnichannel fashion retailer. Join us and help build a resilient, forward-thinking organization.

As Group Internal Controls Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and leading a comprehensive internal control system across C&A. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders to proactively identify key business processes and risks and determine internal control standards jointly with the business functions. You´ll implement risk and controls strategies, and embed risk and control awareness throughout the business — ensuring we achieve our goals with confidence and compliance.

Your responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the group-wide Internal Control System (ICS).
• Act as central point of contact for all internal control-related activities across departments and countries and provide solution-oriented advice to stakeholders.
• Evaluate business critical processes on central and country level, identify key risks and determine minimum controls standards jointly with the business functions.
• Facilitate regular workshops and advise the operational management on adequate internal controls to help facilitate an effective performance of business processes.
• Perform independent quality reviews on internal controls´ effectiveness to ensure consistent implementation of internal control standards in the group.
• Prepare qualified reporting on internal controls status and regulatory obligations for the Management.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations, integrating best practices throughout the group.

What you bring

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Internal Control System or related fields (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit).
• Solid understanding of internal control frameworks and related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong ability to analyze complex processes and to identify areas for improvement and control gaps.
• Excellent communication skills and confident collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Degree in Business, Risk, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

What we offer

This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture