Group Risk & Internal Control Manager

Amsterdam Headoffice Full time Audit & Risk

TOUCHING HEARTS CREATING MEMORIES

We are a leading global theater production company producing musicals across Europe, with 16 theaters in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, and Italy, plus offices in the UK. We bring some of the world’s best-known musicals to the stage, developed by international partners and their creative teams, including Disney's The Lion King, MJ the Musical, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

We also create our own original productions, such as Anastasia and TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, sharing them worldwide through tours and licensing. We also have our own in-house ticketing system, ensuring a seamless customer experience. 

With around 2,000 employees, we are committed to exceptional shows and a welcoming experience for all. If you want to be part of a creative, dynamic team that brings the magic of theater to life worldwide, we’d love to hear from you!

Here is where your challenge starts:
As Group Risk & Internal Control Manager you will be responsible for Risk & Internal Control through amongst others embedding a risk control framework and effective policies and procedures. You will be the trusted business partner for the senior management teams in the countries, the Management Board and the Chief Audit Executive of Advance Publication (our shareholder). This critical role in the Group Finance team interacts with all key departments in the Group and reports directly to the Director Group Control.

Specific responsibilities:

  • Add value to the organization by further designing and embedding control frameworks and thereby reducing risks;

  • Testing effectiveness of controls jointly with the country teams and the Advance Risk Advisory team;

  • Monitor and advice business process owners on action plans for remediation of deficient controls on a timely basis;

  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve the existing internal control framework and apply these changes in all countries;

  • Jointly with Group IT ensure the adequateness of general IT controls;

  • Drive financial policies and ensuring compliance with laws and regulation;

  • Support other departments (HR and Legal) on control and compliance policies and procedures;

  • Identify and mitigate possibilities for fraud and follow-up any fraud cases.

  • Manage the relationship with the Advance Risk Advisory team;

  • On time and high quality deliverables to Advance;

  • Perform the annual risk assessment with the Advance Risk Advisory team.

  • Ensure a smooth annual external audit for Risk & Compliance related subjects;

  • Provide input for Board of Directors risk paragraph in the annual report.

  • Represent Internal Controls in Audit & Risk committees;

  • Prepare periodic reports for key stakeholders such as senior management;

  • Ensure accurate and adequate security set-up for Workday (ERP & HR system) and Ticketing platform;

  • Spot opportunities with internal- and external benchmarking;

  • Assist to drive change through implementation of process improvements;

  • Be a trusted valued business partner.

 

Qualifications and experience:

  • Master’s degree in economic studies (Finance or Accounting);

  • Minimum of 4-6 years relevant working experience (preferable audit);

  • Big 4 experience is a plus;

  • Knowledge of MS Office;

  • Knowledge of Workday security is a plus;

  • Energetic team player and clear communicator;

  • Hands-on, pro-active and pragmatic, attention to detail with a passion for quality;

  • Impactful, ability to pursue change to realize results;

  • Self-starter;

  • Strong analytical skills;

  • Fluent in English (both verbal and written).

 

What does Stage Entertainment offer?
A diverse and challenging position in our successful and dynamic company based at the Zuidas in Amsterdam.

and:

  • 25 vacation days to enjoy, 1 D&I day and 2 designated days off from Stage Entertainment

  • Good pension scheme and travel allowance.

  • You can work from home, but also consider it is important that you work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

  • The opportunity to work remotely for two weeks, with a destination of your choice.

  • We value your personal development, that's why there are plenty of opportunities for training and education.

  • Competitive salary in line with the market.

 

Passion connects us: Step into the next STAGE of your career

Take the stage and let's arrange a meeting to discuss the exciting opportunities that await you here!

Stage Entertainment encourages candidates to apply for this vacancy, even though they don’t fit all qualifications. However, candidates must demonstrate a history of innate curiosity and rapid learning and articulate how skills and experiences are transferable to our company.

Application deadline for the first selection round: January 15, 2026.

Stage Entertainment ensures we are always recruiting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diverse audiences we attract. In doing so, we have access to a broad range of ideas, perspectives and insights that allow us to touch hearts and create memories. Please find more information about our DE&I initiatives: DEI | Stage Entertainment (stage-entertainment.com)

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