Internal Controls Manager

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Internal Controls Manager in London to oversee specialist controls work within the Construction and Major Infrastructure sector, supporting the Accounting & Finance department in maintaining clear and reliable control processes.

You will lead the development of the internal controls framework, drive governance and risk reporting, and challenge senior stakeholders to strengthen the control environment across a highly regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and testing control frameworks and remediating control weaknesses.
• Experience with governance, enterprise risk management and integrated assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Background in highly regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, infrastructure or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation's internal controls framework and mitigate key risks.
• Oversee control testing and assurance activities across the business.
• Drive governance and risk reporting to senior stakeholders and governance committees.
• Manage fraud risk and remediation actions to strengthen controls.
• Support enterprise risk management and GRC activities across the organisation.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk management

Internal audit

Assurance

Governance

Job description

As a Internal Controls Manager in London, you will oversee specialist controls work within the Construction and Major Infrastructure sector, helping the Accounting & Finance department maintain clear and reliable control processes. You will bring sound judgement to day-to-day controls activity and help ensure information is managed consistently across the business.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Construction sector, and is leading on a Major UK project

Description

Internal Controls Manager:

• Lead and develop the organisation's internal controls framework, ensuring key risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately mitigated.
• Oversee control testing and assurance activities, evaluating both the design and operating effectiveness of controls across the business.
• Drive governance and risk reporting, providing insight and challenge to senior stakeholders, executives, and governance committees.
• Manage fraud risk and control deficiencies, ensuring remediation actions are tracked and embedded to strengthen the control environment.
• Support integrated assurance and enterprise risk management activities, helping create a robust governance, risk, and compliance framework across the organisation.

Profile

• Strong experience in Internal Controls, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or Assurance within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and test control frameworks, including managing remediation of control weaknesses.
• Experience working with governance, enterprise risk management, and integrated assurance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Background in a highly regulated environment such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or similar sectors.

Job Offer

• Permanent Specialist Controls Manager position.
• Salary of £75,000 to £85,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• London-based role.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.