We are seeking an experienced SOX Controls Manager to join a high-performing Group Finance team within a world-renowned manufacturing business. This is a critical pan-European role responsible for leading financial risk and compliance activities across the UK and Europe.
You will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s internal control environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing business leaders across multiple entities. This position offers the opportunity to operate at a strategic level while driving continuous improvement in governance, risk, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the SOX compliance programme across Europe, ensuring robust implementation and monitoring of controls
* Partner with business process and control owners to drive accountability and continuous improvement
* Oversee both Entity-Level Controls (ELCs) and Process-Level Controls (PLCs), ensuring alignment with organisational objectives
* Maintain and enhance the Risk & Control Matrix (RACM) and ensure alignment with documented processes (e.g. SAP Signavio)
* Coordinate all aspects of IT SOX compliance in partnership with IT teams
Audit & Compliance
* Act as the key liaison with internal and external auditors, addressing findings and supporting remediation plans
* Lead post-audit reviews to identify improvement opportunities and embed best practice
* Oversee control testing planning and execution, ensuring clear ownership and delivery timelines
* Communicate audit outcomes clearly and support stakeholders in developing practical remediation actions
Business Partnering & Advisory
* Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, functional heads, and cross-functional teams
* Provide training and guidance on internal controls and compliance expectations
* Review and enhance control designs to improve efficiency and effectiveness
* Promote strong ownership of controls while maintaining independence
Governance & Risk Management
* Drive wider financial risk and governance initiatives across the business
* Own and manage the department’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP), including training and testing
* Support governance forums including Steering Boards and Regional Committees
* Ensure financial risks are identified and mitigated in key business initiatives
* Monitor finance contracts and proactively identify and mitigate fraud risk
Projects & Change Management
* Act as the SME for financial risk and controls across major transformation programmes
* Support implementation of new and revised controls, ensuring effective adoption
* Bridge communication between project teams, IT, and operational stakeholders
* Lead on key change management initiatives related to controls and compliance
Person Requirements:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
* Extensive experience in SOX, internal controls, or financial compliance
* Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts clearly
* Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Demonstrated leadership capability with accountability for results
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