Financial Controls and Compliance Manager
Location: Woking, Surrey, UK – GU21 6 (United Kingdom)
Summary
Do you enjoy being at the heart of financial integrity – asking the right questions, challenging assumptions, and strengthening controls that protect a global organisation?
In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the quality and reliability of Novartis’ financial reporting. You will work across borders with senior stakeholders and external auditors, driving high‑quality audit outcomes in a complex international environment.
Join an international team responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, using globally recognised frameworks. From leading risk‑based assessments to influencing improvements in control design, your work will directly support trust, transparency, and strong governance across the Novartis Group.
About the Role
* Deliver end‑to‑end internal controls and financial statement reviews across global entities.
* Lead group‑wide SOX risk assessments covering entities, processes, controls, and transactions.
* Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and risks impacting financial reporting accuracy.
* Partner with finance, business, and technology teams to assess control design effectiveness and remediate deficiencies.
* Collaborate with ERP assurance teams on technology and application‑related SOX controls.
* Support the design of robust controls for new systems, projects, and business changes.
* Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely, high‑quality audit execution.
Essential Requirements
* Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or international equivalent).
* Extensive background in a Big 4 external audit or assurance environment, with strong SOX compliance expertise.
* Strong expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards and audit standards (ISA and PCAOB).
* Practical experience with technology, application, and information technology controls.
* Proven ability to manage complex audits from planning through to completion.
* Confidence communicating complex audit matters to senior stakeholders with clarity.
Desirable
* Experience within the pharmaceutical sector or shared‑services environments.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Benefits and Rewards
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Equal Opportunity
Novartis is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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