Senior Internal Control Specialist

Are you a collaborative, relationship‑driven professional who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and continuous improvement to processes with a financial impact? Do you thrive in an environment where you work closely with teams across the organization, build trust, and help others succeed? Applied Medical Europe is looking for a Senior Internal Control Specialist to play a key role in strengthening the internal control framework of our fast‑growing European organization.

In this role, you will maintain, test, and continuously improve our internal control framework, ensuring that business needs are met while risks are identified, evaluated, and mitigated appropriately. You will work closely with teams across Europe, collaborate frequently with senior leadership, and regularly partner with colleagues at our US Headquarters. This will allow you to gain a unique, high‑level understanding of how all financial‑related processes work across Applied Medical Europe.

Teams will come to you for advice, and your work will directly strengthen the integrity and reliability of our financial operations. This is a role where you can grow, influence, and truly make a difference.

You will report to the Vice President Finance Europe and lead one or more team members. Together, you form the full Internal Control function for Europe — giving you broad exposure, ownership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Maintain the internal control framework: map, update, and refine all financial controls across different key processes
• Plan and coordinate annual testing: ensure timely execution, documentation, and follow‑up of control testing activities
• Assess and document business processes: understand how departments operate, identify risks, and evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls
• Guide and support process owners: collaborate with teams across Europe, provide thoughtful recommendations, and help them improve their
• Partner with US Internal Audit: perform internal audits, coordinate planning and execution, and report results to our US senior management
• Lead and develop (junior) team members: provide guidance, coaching, and day‑to‑day support
• Prepare reports and presentations: communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
• Act as a trusted advisor: help teams navigate changes, mediate between stakeholders, and ensure alignment with financial governance requirements
• Drive continuous improvement: support the finance team and other departments in enhancing processes that impact the financial framework

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3‑5 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, risk management, or financial process improvement
• Experience with risk‑based audits or similar methodologies (SOX/COSO knowledge is a plus, not a requirement)
• Strong understanding of financial processes and the impact of different departments on the financial framework
• Proficiency with Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English: able to listen, understand, and adapt your message
• A collaborative, open, and flexible mindset
• Ability to build trust, mediate between stakeholders, and guide teams with empathy
• Strong sense of ownership and follow‑through

• An international working environment, fueled by respect and a healthy work‑life balance tailored to the business and team member’s needs
• 27 paid vacation days (based on fulltime contract) with option to purchase five additional days
• This is mainly an on‑site role
• Commuting allowance of €0.23/km or full coverage of public transportation costs
• A wide variety of internal trainings and development possibilities and a tuition program for external trainings
• The opportunity to pro‑actively work on your vitality and fitness
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities, including green areas, in‑house restaurant and gym
• Additional benefits, such as:
  • Attractive pension scheme (your contribution at 4%, ours at 12%)
  • €50 net monthly health insurance contribution
  • Two (paid) days per year dedicated to volunteering activities
  • Several fun company events and meaningful initiatives organized throughout the year

Would you like to be part of our expanding team? If the answer is yes, we'd love to get to know you and look forward to hearing from you!