ERP Programme – Controls Manager

La Fosse Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

La Fosse Associates in London is seeking a Senior Controls Manager to lead the controls workstream on a major ERP transformation and own the Finance Controls Framework post-implementation. The role sits across Finance, Technology, Risk and Internal Audit to design, implement and govern financial and IT controls within a new ERP environment.

You will oversee controls design, testing, remediation and go-live assurance, while embedding a robust control environment through collaboration with

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering controls within large ERP transformations.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, ICFR/SOX and ITGC.
• Experience working with Internal Audit, Risk and Technology functions.
• Professional qualification preferred (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CISA/CIA).
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the controls workstream throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.
• Design and implement financial controls, ITGC, application controls, and SoD.
• Manage controls testing, audit readiness, issue remediation and go-live assurance.
• Develop and maintain the Finance Controls Framework, governance processes and KPI reporting.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, Risk, Internal Audit and delivery partners to embed a robust control environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and controls automation across Finance teams.

Skills

ERP controls

ITGC

SoD controls

ICFR/SOX

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CISA/CIA

Job description

Senior Controls Manager – ERP Programme & Finance Controls

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week)
Contract: 18-month Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Manager to lead the controls workstream on a major ERP transformation programme and take ownership of the Finance Controls Framework post-implementation.

This is a key role working across Finance, Technology, Risk and Internal Audit to ensure the successful design, implementation and ongoing governance of financial and IT controls within a new ERP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the controls workstream throughout the ERP implementation lifecycle.

• Design and implement financial controls, IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and Segregation of Duties (SoD).

• Manage controls testing, audit readiness, issue remediation and go-live assurance.

• Develop and maintain the Finance Controls Framework, governance processes and KPI reporting.

• Partner with Finance, Technology, Risk, Internal Audit and third-party delivery partners to embed a robust control environment.

• Drive continuous improvement, controls automation and capability development across Finance teams.

About You

• Proven experience delivering controls within large ERP transformation programmes (SAP, Oracle, Workday, D365 or similar).

• Strong knowledge of financial controls, ICFR/SOX (or equivalent), ITGC, access management and finance processes.

• Experience working closely with Internal Audit, Risk and Technology functions.

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or CISA preferred.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a high-profile finance transformation programme while shaping the long-term financial controls environment within a complex organisation.

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