senior controls framework manager (contract)

• Lead delivery of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework, control design standards, governance model and accountability arrangements.
• Design and build the Finance Risk Universe, Risk Catalogue, standard control taxonomy and Risk & Control Matrix standards.
• Define the control ownership model and risk assessment methodology for Finance processes globally.
• Develop minimum control standards, including preventive and detective control principles, documentation requirements and standard control templates.
• Establish the Finance Controls Committee, escalation framework, governance calendar and issue management process.
• Strengthen first-line accountability by defining control owner responsibilities and embedding consistent governance across Finance.
• Act as deputy to the Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance, providing cover for strategic decisions, senior stakeholder engagement and framework-related challenge.
• Transition to the BAU Senior Controls Manager role from January 2027, owning framework maintenance, annual policy reviews, independent challenge and ongoing validation.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualification:

ACA or ACCA fully qualified or (MUST)

COSO (Internal Controls Framework Expertise) (DESIRABLE)

CIA (Certified internal auditor) (DESIREABLE)

• Minimum requirements

• 10-12 years in financial controls, SOX/internal controls frameworks, or internal audit
• Led a controls framework build or major controls remediation programme end-to-end
• Financial services industry experience (asset management, wealth platforms, banking, or insurance)
• Experience designing risk registers, control taxonomies, RCMs, and minimum control standards
• Experience with IFRS reporting environments and multi-entity group structures
• Experience drafting finance controls policies and procedures

• Desirable:

• Experience in a platform-as-a-service, fintech, or wealth management technology company
• Experience establishing a controls function or team for the first time (greenfield)
• Big 4 external audit or internal audit background
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance programmes

• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions

Skills & Competencies

• Controls Framework Design: deep expertise in building risk & controls frameworks (COSO, SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code)
• Technical Accounting Knowledge: strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting processes
• Analytical Rigour: ability to assess control design adequacy and identify gaps across complex process areas
• Stakeholder Engagement: ability to work effectively with Finance Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, and senior leadership
• Team Leadership: experience managing and developing junior controls professionals
• Written Communication: ability to produce high-quality policy documents, frameworks, and board-level papers
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: ability to design fit-for-purpose controls in a fast-growing, evolving organisation
• Attention to Detail: meticulous approach to control documentation and process mapping
• Independence & Challenge: comfortable providing independent challenge to senior Finance stakeholders
• Pace of Delivery: ability to deliver high-quality foundational artefacts within compressed timelines (4-8 weeks per workstream)

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003