Head of Internal Controls & Financial Digitalization

RELX International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX International is seeking a qualified IT Audit and Internal Control professional based in Birmingham, UK. The role leads SOX compliance, IT general controls, and financial system integrations across ERP and BI platforms.

The candidate will drive control remediation, manage data integrity, and support global HQ teams with cross-functional collaboration. 3–5 years in IT audit or internal control are preferred, with Big 4 exposure valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in MIS, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, ACCA, or ACA are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX compliance frameworks and liaise with external auditors for audit readiness.
• Establish and maintain IT General Controls (ITGC) across operations to mitigate risks.
• Drive IT control remediation, especially within TW operations, ensuring sustainable solutions.
• Oversee ICFR and ensure compliance with corporate expense policies.
• Facilitate ERP system integrations and data flow between financial and operational platforms.
• Architect automated reconciliation controls across sub-ledgers, banking, and intercompany transactions.
• Set Master Data Management (MDM) standards across the organization.
• Spearhead financial digital transformation to automate manual processes and optimize month-end close.
• Develop and maintain standardized corporate financial reporting and BI dashboards for executive decision making.

Skills

SOX Compliance

IT General Controls

ERP Integration

Data Analytics

COSO/COBIT

Sage

Shopify

SAP

BPC

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CISA

CIA

ACCA/ACA

Tools

Sage

Shopify

SAP

BPC

Job description

RELX International is seeking a qualified IT Audit and Internal Control professional based in Birmingham, UK. The role leads SOX compliance, IT general controls, and financial system integrations across ERP and BI platforms.

The candidate will drive control remediation, manage data integrity, and support global HQ teams with cross-functional collaboration. 3–5 years in IT audit or internal control are preferred, with Big 4 exposure valued.