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Senior Controls Framework Manager (contract)

Senior Controls Framework Manager (contract)

Randstad Perm Professionals • London, South East England, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
  • 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

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