Senior Controls Manager

Reporting to the Finance Senior Leadership Team, this high-impact role places you at the centre of the financial governance and risk management strategy. You'll take ownership of our accounting policies, risk register, and internal financial control framework, while building a culture of accountability and compliance across the business.

Client Details

A large Financial Services business with offices in Manchester

Description

The Senior Controls Manager will be tasked with;

• Leading and enhancing the internal finance control framework and assurance testing plan.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and standards.
• Own and manage the Finance Risk Register and related key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Advise and influence senior leaders on financial control best practices.
• Develop training materials and support capability building across finance teams.
• Collaborate across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line functions to coordinate assurance efforts.
• Be the key contact for external audit teams regarding internal controls.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of three finance professionals.
• Actively contribute to the Finance Transformation programme.

Profile

The Senior Controls Manager should be;

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in internal audit, risk, or controls within a large, regulated environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• A curious, detail-focused, critical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and distilling complex issues into clear insights.
• A confident communicator with excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• A change champion, ready to grow with a dynamic organisation.

Job Offer

The Senior Controls Manager will receive;

• Salary from £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
• Bonus,
• Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office),
• Progression opportunities,

Please note NO sponsorship is on offer so if you require support to work in the UK, you will not be considered.