We are partnering with a globally recognised media agency hiring a Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead the design, improvement, and embedding of a robust internal controls framework across a dynamic, fast-paced organisation. Reporting into the Finance Director, working 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
The Role
As Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls, you will:
Lead the development, improvement, and documentation of the Finance Internal Controls Framework.
Act as the subject matter expert on internal controls across finance projects, change initiatives, and regulatory updates.
Own and manage specific controls across RTR, PTP, and OTC processes.
Monitor control completion and quality assurance.
Liaise with internal auditors and global controls teams to strengthen the control environment and enable a more controls-reliant external audit.
Stay current with best practice methodologies and embed these within the business.
Work with finance stakeholders locally and globally to ensure:
Internal controls are fully embedded into business as usual.
Efficient processes are in place to identify business/process changes and their impact on controls.
The right balance between risk appetite and efficiency is achieved.
Oversee SAP access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties.
About You
8+ years' experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management roles.
Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and fraud management in complex organisations.
Experience in designing and implementing control frameworks with SOX knowledge.
Qualified accountant with practice training preferred.
Additional Internal Controls qualification (CIA, CMIIA, etc.) desirable.
Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence, persuade, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth environment.
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