Senior Business Controls Manager

Phipps Cameron; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 technology company is seeking a Senior Business Controls Manager to enhance internal controls through data analytics and automation. This strategic role involves leading a team and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve governance and decision-making processes. Candidates should be qualified professionals with experience in internal audit and a strong knowledge of SAP systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in internal audit, business controls, or risk & assurance.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of internal controls data analytics strategy.
• Deliver insights by analyzing complex datasets to evaluate control design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive risk awareness.

Skills

Data Analytics

Automation

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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We are excited to be retained by a FTSE100 technology business that is undergoing a bold transformation. With a proven track record of strategic acquisitions, global expansion, and cutting-edge innovation, the company is redefining its industry and setting new standards for the future. Operating in a dynamic and complex global environment, it is now focused on elevating its internal controls function—leveraging innovation, data, and automation to strengthen governance and enable smarter, faster decision-making across the enterprise.

As part of this transformation, the business is seeking a Senior Business Controls Manager to join the Finance – Business Controls team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role focused on enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls through advanced data analytics, automation, and SAP technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading the development and execution of the internal controls data analytics and automation strategy across global processes.
2. Delivering insights by analysing large, complex datasets to evaluate control design, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
3. Applying automation and analytics to test controls, perform root cause analyses, and support SOx assurance activities.
4. Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders—including Data & Analytics, IT, Finance, and Audit—to drive a culture of risk awareness and control excellence.
5. Translating technical risks and data findings into clear, actionable business narratives for senior leaders and stakeholders.
6. Partnering with external auditors to enable reliance on internal analytics in line with external standards.
7. Leading and mentoring a small team, fostering a high-performance, forward-thinking environment.
8. Supporting governance reporting and developing scalable, automated control assessment tools.

The Ideal Candidate

1. A qualified professional (ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent), ideally with certifications in data analytics or automation.
2. Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within internal audit, business controls, or risk & assurance—preferably in a Big 4, global FMCG, or complex matrix organisation.
3. Proven experience using data analytics and automation tools to enhance internal controls and governance processes.
4. Strong working knowledge of SAP systems.
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical data and business understanding—making the complex clear.
6. A logical, analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and guide senior stakeholders.

For more information, please apply for this role or contact Alba Amigo at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst

Industries

• Consumer Services

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