Business Controls Lead

Aggreko; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions leader in the UK is seeking a Business Controls Lead to oversee SOX compliance and enhance internal controls across Group Functions. This role involves designing control frameworks, liaising with auditors, and providing governance. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with a strong grasp of SOX regulations and experience in multinational finance. Competitive salary and benefits with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts & perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing SOX compliance in a listed environment is an advantage.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Demonstrable awareness of best practice internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage SOX compliant control frameworks.
• Coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Prepare and present reports on control effectiveness.
• Guide the Group Functions SOX cycle and ensure compliance with ICFR.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the SOX programme.
• Train and support process owners to embed SOX compliance.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Experience in finance, internal control, or internal audit

Understanding of SOX requirements and internal control frameworks

Collaborative across functions

Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)

Tools

Workiva

AuditBoard

SAP GRC

Job description

We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Business Controls Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and operation of business controls for Group Functions, including Group Finance, Group Tax, and Group Treasury. Reporting to the Head of Sarbanes‑Oxley, you will play a key role in driving SOX compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within these critical functions. This role focuses on embedding control awareness and accountability within Group Functions to ensure ongoing compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’
• Discounts & perks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

What you’ll do:

• Design, own and manage Group Function, SOX compliant, control frameworks – lead the creation and implementation of a SOX compliance framework for Group functions tailored to Aggreko’s financial reporting and operational risks, coordinating with your peers to ensure a standardised approach.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors – coordinate responses to requests from auditors on SOX matters, advising Group Function team management as appropriate.
• Provide governance and reporting – prepare and present regular reports on control effectiveness, risks, and remediation status to the Head of Sarbanes‑Oxley and Group Function Directors.
• Guide the Group Functions SOX cycle – coordinate critical artefacts underpinning the company’s ICFR environment; and plan, coordinate and monitor completion of walkthroughs, control testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation, ensuring compliance with Sections 302 and 404 within Regions.
• Lead continuous improvement – identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and sustainability of the SOX programme within the Regions while maintaining robust compliance.
• Encourage a strong control culture – train and support process owners and operators across Group Functions to promote ownership and accountability for control performance and to embed SOX compliance into business processes.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Relevant experience in finance, internal control, or internal audit roles within multinational companies; experience managing SOX compliance in a listed environment is an advantage.
• Strong understanding and demonstrable awareness of SOX requirements, best practice internal control frameworks, and assurance activities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage teams across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools such as Workiva, AuditBoard, or SAP GRC.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively; note this role does not have direct people management responsibilities.

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

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