Risk & Control Manager

Astrum Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is exclusively seeking a Risk & Controls Manager for a global media and communications leader in London. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, designing and implementing controls, and coordinating audits. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong communication skills and risk evaluation capabilities. Join a dynamic team during an exciting growth phase while being based in Central London's HQ, with a hybrid work model requiring office presence three times a week.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with internal controls experience.
• Ability to assess business risk and evaluate control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on risk and controls.
• Design and implement financial and operational controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.

Skills

Internal controls assessment

Communication skills

Risk evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Astrum Search is working exclusively with a global leader in media and communications market to recruit a Risk & Controls Manager. This is a newly created role in a growing team in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on risk and controls
• Design and implement financial, operational, and compliance controls aligned with internal frameworks
• Operate quality review and control monitoring programs
• Coordinate internal and external audits and monitor remediation
• Drive continuous improvement and process standardisation
• Support strategic projects requiring robust controls

Experience Required

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent with prior internal controls, SOX, or internal audit experience
• Strong ability to assess business risk and evaluate internal control systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage senior stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Media industry experience is a plus but not essential

You’ll join an international team working on a range of interesting projects. The business is growing and changing making this a great time to join the team.

The role is based in their Central London HQ and you'll be required in the office 3 x per week. Travel is expected to be limited.