Manager, Internal Control & 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

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Internal Control & IT Compliance (SOX)

• SOX Compliance & External Audit: Act as the lead for SOX compliance frameworks and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

• IT General Controls (ITGC) Establishment: Design, implement, and maintain robust ITGC frameworks across our operations to mitigate risks and ensure system security.

• IT Control Deficiencies Remediation: Lead the identification, tracking, and remediation of IT control gaps specifically within our TW (Taiwan) operations, ensuring sustainable solutions.

• Financial & Expense Supervision: Supervise internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensure strict compliance with corporate expense policies.

• System Integration & Data Flow: Drive the integration between financial systems (ERP) and operational platforms to ensure seamless and accurate data flow.

• Reconciliation Mechanism Design: Architect and implement automated reconciliation controls across sub-ledgers, banking, and intercompany transactions.

• Master Data Standardization: Establish and enforce Master Data Management (MDM) standards (e.g., chart of accounts, vendor lists) across the organization.

• Process Automation & Digitalization: Spearhead financial digital transformation initiatives to automate manual processes and optimize month-end close cycles.

• Corporate Data Reporting: Develop and maintain standardized corporate financial reporting and Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards for executive decision-making.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Education & Professional Certificates

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA, ACCA, or ACA are highly preferred.

2. Work Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Internal Control, or Financial Digitalization. Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) IT Audit / Risk Advisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in building ITGC frameworks from scratch, managing SOX compliance, or participating in financial system integration projects (ERP rollouts, data migrations).
• Experience in post-merger integration (PMI) or managing internal controls for retail/e-commerce/supply chain sectors is a significant plus.

3. Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in ITGC (IT General Controls), ITAC (IT Application Controls), and standard COSO/COBIT frameworks. Strong capability to bridge the gap between financial processes and IT controls.
• Familiarity with financial and e-commerce architectures. Hands-on experience or solid understanding of systems like Sage, Shopify, CRM, SAP, and BPC is highly desirable.
• Strong data analytical skills with the ability to map complex data flows, identify data discrepancies, and drive data cleansing initiatives.

4. Soft Skills & Other Attributes

• Excellent cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to effectively align local operational teams, local IT, and remote Group HQ teams.
• Highly responsible, detail-oriented, and resilient. Capable of working independently in an overseas subsidiary under high-pressure compliance timelines.
• Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Birmingham, UK, and flexible to travel to Blackburn, UK at least once a month.