Senior Manager, Finance Compliance - 18 month FTC
- Leeds
- Contract
- Full-time
- Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of the global Finance Internal Controls Framework.
- Act as the internal controls subject matter expert across finance projects, regulatory changes, and transformation initiatives.
- Promote best practices in internal controls, including automation and technology adoption.
- Partner with internal and external auditors to strengthen the control environment and support a controls-reliant audit approach.
- Ensure internal controls are embedded in business-as-usual processes globally, with a focus on standardisation and efficiency.
- Maintain and oversee Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), Minimum Acceptable Controls (MACs), and process documentation.
- Monitor SAP access controls to safeguard segregation of duties and reduce risk exposure.
- Educate stakeholders and embed a strong risk-aware and controls-focused culture across the business.
- Evaluate control effectiveness and lead remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
- Ensure alignment and integration of the finance control framework with other business functions (e.g. IT, HR, supply chain).
- Proven experience in developing and implementing risk and control frameworks within large organisations. Sarbanes-Oxley experience (SOX) preferred
- A detailed understanding of internal controls, fraud and risk management requirements in a complex organisation.
- FTSE 100 experience preferred
- Experience in assessing, designing, and managing controls to address root cause issues and risks in a way which is effective, yet practical
- Highly-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade through credibility, integrity and professionalism
- Experience in leading risk and controls workshops and presenting technical controls and risk information to staff at all levels in a way which is meaningful, compelling and relevant
- Ability to maintain relationships with a wide range of people across an organisation
- Enthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, fast-growth environment
- 8+ years’ experience in internal controls, internal audit and/or risk-related roles
- Experience working in an SAP environment
- An accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or international equivalent)
- Internal Controls qualification (i.e. CIA, CMIIA, etc.) preferred