Internal Control Manager - IT (f/m/d) Are you passionate about driving robust IT controls and ensuring compliance in a global organization? At Essity, we are committed to breaking barriers to well-being and fostering a culture of trust and innovation. Join our Global Business Services team and play a key role in shaping Essity’s IT control framework. About the Role As an Internal Control Manager for IT, you will report to the Internal Control Director within Global Business Services (GBS). This is a critical position in our Internal Control Team, responsible for defining, promoting, and maintaining IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT application controls aligned with Essity’s risk appetite and InfoSec standards. You will work closely with global stakeholders to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and support strategic initiatives, such as the SAP S/4HANA implementation. What You Will Do Perform periodic assessments of IT systems and processes to identify potential new risks and control gaps. Design and implement Key Internal Controls (KICs) and related work instructions. Oversee ITGC design and operating effectiveness, providing insights to Finance and IT stakeholders. Support remediation of control deficiencies and guide management on sustainable solutions. Liaise with InfoSec, internal and external auditors, and evaluate third-party SOC reports. Deliver training and expertise to process and control owners on risks and controls. Drive activities for the SAP S/4 Hana migration, including gap analysis and control implementation. Identify opportunities to automate controls using data analytics and other technologies. Who You Are 10+ years of IT General Controls experience in external and/or internal audit. Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP; SAP certifications are a plus. Practical knowledge of IT Governance frameworks (COSO, COBIT) Strong knowledge of SAP environments (S/4, ECC, GRC) including access security and key modules. A Chartered Accountant diploma, or equivalent is a plus. Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Proactive problem-solver with experience in large, global organizations. Fluency in English (written and oral). What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us Location This role can be filled from Lisbon, Gothenburg or Zeist. Application End Date: 20 jul. 2026 Job Requisition ID: Essity262641 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!