Controls Manager

You will lead the design and implementation of the Finance Risk and Controls Framework. You will develop risk registers, control taxonomies, RCM standards, control-design standards, policies, governance processes, and accountability arrangements. You will also provide independent challenge and maintain the framework after the build phase.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Finance Risk and Controls Framework, control-design standards, and governance model
• Design the Finance Risk Universe, Risk Catalogue, control taxonomy, and Risk and Control Matrix standards
• Define the control ownership model and risk-assessment methodology
• Develop minimum control standards and documentation templates
• Establish the Finance Controls Committee, escalation framework, governance calendar, and issue-management process
• Define control-owner responsibilities and embed governance across Finance
• Provide framework-related challenge to senior stakeholders
• Maintain the framework, conduct annual policy reviews, and provide ongoing validation

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, COSO, or CIA qualification
• 10–12 years of financial controls, SOX/internal controls frameworks, or internal audit experience
• Experience leading a controls framework build or major controls remediation programme
• Financial services industry experience
• Experience designing risk registers, control taxonomies, RCMs, and minimum control standards
• Experience with IFRS reporting environments and multi-entity group structures
• Experience drafting finance controls policies and procedures
• Knowledge of COSO, SOX, and the UK Corporate Governance Code
• IFRS
• Financial reporting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team leadership
• Policy writing
• Process mapping