ERP Programme - Controls Manager

La-Fosse-1; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

La-Fosse-1 is seeking a Senior Controls Manager to lead the controls workstream on a major ERP transformation programme and to own the Finance Controls Framework post-implementation. This London-based, hybrid role requires 3 days in the office.

You will work across Finance, Technology, Risk and Internal Audit to design, implement and govern financial and IT controls within the ERP environment, ensuring robust ICFR/SOX, ITGC and SoD. Proven experience in large ERP programmes is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering controls within large ERP transformation programmes (SAP, Oracle, Workday, D365 or similar).
• Strong knowledge of ICFR/SOX, ITGC, access management and finance processes.
• Experience working 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.

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.

Skills

ERP controls

ITGC

ICFR/SOX

SoD

Finance processes

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA/CISA

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.