Finance Compliance Lead: SOX & Internal Controls (12‑Month)

Burberry; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Compliance on a 12-month fixed-term contract to enhance financial governance. This key position involves leading the Finance Internal Controls Framework and ensuring compliance with regulations like SOX. The successful candidate will manage Risk and Control Matrices, collaborate with auditors, and promote a strong controls culture. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in financial risk management and accounting qualifications such as ACA or ACCA, complemented by SAP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and enhancing financial risk and control frameworks.
• Strong technical understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Confident in managing access controls and Segregation of Duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement of Finance Internal Controls Framework.
• Maintain Risk and Control Matrices and approve changes.
• Act as subject matter expert for financial controls.

Skills

Financial risk management

Internal controls expertise

SAP access management

Effective communication

SOX compliance

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Internal audit or controls qualifications (CIA, CMIIA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Burberry is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance Compliance on a 12-month fixed-term contract to enhance financial governance. This key position involves leading the Finance Internal Controls Framework and ensuring compliance with regulations like SOX. The successful candidate will manage Risk and Control Matrices, collaborate with auditors, and promote a strong controls culture. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in financial risk management and accounting qualifications such as ACA or ACCA, complemented by SAP proficiency.