Finance & Business Controls Manager
We are seeking a Finance & Business Controls Manager to strengthen our financial control environment and support the continued growth of our UK operations. This hands‑on senior finance role owns and develops the UK SOX control framework, ensuring controls operate effectively, remain audit‑ready, and evolve alongside business growth and finance transformation initiatives.
About the Role
In this role you will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the SOX framework while supporting finance transformation and system development. You will work closely with Finance leadership, operational teams, auditors, and international stakeholders to embed a strong controls culture across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* SOX Control Framework Ownership – take full ownership of the SOX environment, document processes, identify risks, design controls, and ensure ongoing compliance.
* Control Execution & Audit Readiness – perform and review recurring SOX controls, maintain high‑quality supporting evidence, coordinate testing cycles, and manage remediation of control deficiencies.
* Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration – act as the key contact for Internal Audit, External Audit, and Group SOX teams, ensuring control standards align with group and auditor expectations.
* Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement – support ERP and process transformation projects, ensuring systems and workflows are designed and implemented in a SOX‑compliant manner while promoting a strong controls culture.
About You
You are a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with practical controls experience. You enjoy improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring financial operations are robust, compliant, and scalable.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Relevant experience in financial reporting, internal audit, or business controls
* Experience documenting and testing processes and controls in line with audit standards
* Experience implementing and operating internal control frameworks
* Background in management accounts and statutory reporting
* Experience working with ERP financial systems
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
* Confident communication, able to engage senior stakeholders and business owners
Nice to Have
* Experience working within a SOX‑controlled environment
* Familiarity with audit tools such as AuditBoard, BlackLine, Sage 200, or Microsoft Business Central
* Experience within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated industries
Benefits
* Ownership of a critical UK control framework
* Influence finance transformation and system development
* Work directly with senior leadership and international teams
* Build visible impact within a growing global organisation
* Develop toward future senior finance or controls leadership roles
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