Financial Controls Senior Manager

Pontoon; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 133,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is seeking a Financial Controls Senior Manager for a 6-month hybrid role in Warwick (2 days on site). The role focuses on strengthening Fixed Assets controls during audit readiness, governance improvement and controls enhancement.

You will drive SOX testing, review evidence, support remediation and partner with Finance, Risk and Audit to deliver durable, scalable controls and automation initiatives. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professionals are required.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong SOX, ICFR and Financial Controls experience.
• Background in External Audit, Internal Audit, Controls Assurance or Risk & Controls.
• Experience reviewing control effectiveness and managing audit or assurance activity.
• Understanding of Fixed Assets controls within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP environments.
• Interest in automation, analytics or technology-enabled controls.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level.
• Self-sufficient contractor who can deliver value quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Fixed Assets control environment.
• Coordinate SOX controls testing and support audit readiness activities.
• Review control evidence, identify weaknesses and drive remediation.
• Advise on control design, effectiveness and governance.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Risk and Audit stakeholders.
• Support controls transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify root causes of recurring control issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Coach and support control owners to improve controls capability across the business.
• Produce clear reporting and insights for senior stakeholders.

Skills

SOX experience

ICFR

Financial Controls

Audit & Assurance

Control design

Governance

Stakeholder management

Automation interest

Technology-enabled controls

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Financial Controls Senior Manager
Location: Hybrid Working | Warwick (2 days on site)
Pay Rate: £850 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6-month contract (possible extension)

A major UK infrastructure organisation is looking for an experienced Financial Controls Senior Manager to strengthen its Fixed Assets control environment during a critical period of audit readiness, controls enhancement and governance improvement.

This is a high-impact assignment where you'll work closely with senior Finance, Risk and Controls leaders to improve control effectiveness, support SOX compliance and help shape the future controls framework.

You'll be trusted to make an immediate impact, challenge existing processes and deliver sustainable improvements rather than simply maintain the status quo.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the Fixed Assets control environment.
• Coordinate SOX controls testing and support audit readiness activities.
• Review control evidence, identify weaknesses and drive remediation.
• Advise on control design, effectiveness and governance.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Risk and Audit stakeholders.
• Support controls transformation, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify root causes of recurring control issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Coach and support control owners to improve controls capability across the business.
• Produce clear reporting and insights for senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Strong SOX, ICFR and Financial Controls experience.
• Background in External Audit, Internal Audit, Controls Assurance or Risk & Controls.
• Experience reviewing control effectiveness and managing audit or assurance activity.
• Understanding of Fixed Assets controls within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO.
• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP environments.
• Interest in automation, analytics or technology-enabled controls.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to challenge and influence at senior level.
• Self-sufficient contractor who can deliver value quickly.

Please note:

Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.