Head of ICFR Testing

Summary: The Head of Financial Controls Testing will lead the establishment of a new Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing function for a multinational organization, focusing on aligning with US SOX standards. This role requires a strategic leader who will develop testing methodologies and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across international teams. The position emphasizes hands-on involvement in shaping tools and processes to enhance control assurance. This is an opportunity to innovate and significantly impact the organization's control environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and scale a new ICFR testing function across multiple regions.
• Develop testing methodologies from the ground up.
• Build and lead a high-performing team across international hubs.
• Embed a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Actively shape tools, processes, and mindsets for control assurance.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in designing and scaling ICFR and SOX testing programmes in complex global environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to building frameworks and driving change.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) with a background in audit, assurance, or risk.

Salary (Rate): £885 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Head of Controls Testing - IFRC - SOX - Global programme delivery

I am working with a well known multinational who are looking for a strategic and hands-on Head of Financial Controls Testing to build and scale a new ICFR testing function across multiple regions. This is a great opportunity to move beyond maintaining Legacy frameworks and instead design and deliver a modern, globally consistent testing programme aligned to US SOX standards.

You'll be responsible for establishing a high-performing team across international hubs, developing testing methodologies from the ground up, and embedding a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement. This role calls for someone who leads by example - not just overseeing operations, but actively shaping the tools, processes and mindset needed to elevate control assurance across the business.

What you'll bring:

• Strong experience in designing and scaling ICFR and SOX testing programmes in complex global environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to drive change and build trust.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to building frameworks and driving change.
• Professional accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA) with a background in audit, assurance or risk.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a global function, champion innovation, and make a lasting impact on the organisation's control environment.