Interim Internal Controls Specialist

Interim Internal Controls Specialist - ACA Qualified (Practice Background)
?? Location: Milton Keynes
?? Contract Type: 6 months
?? Rate/Salary: 60-70k / £350 - £400 per day

We're partnering with a leading organisation undergoing a period of transformation and process improvement. They are seeking an experienced Interim Internal Controls Specialist to support and strengthen their internal control environment.

This is a key role suited to a hands-on professional with a strong technical background, ideally ACA-qualified from a top-tier practice, with experience in internal controls, SOX, risk, or audit.

• Review, assess, and improve internal control frameworks across key finance and operational processes

• Support ongoing risk management and compliance initiatives

• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical, scalable solutions

• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, audit, and operations to ensure robust control implementation

• Assist in the preparation for internal and external audit reviews

• Drive process documentation and standardisation across teams

• ACA qualified, ideally from a Big 4/top 10 practice

• Proven experience in internal controls, risk management, or internal audit

• Strong understanding of control frameworks (e.g. SOX, COSO)

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing across the business

• Available at short notice

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a business committed to continuous improvement and control excellence.