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.

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