Senior Business Controls Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 technology business in London is seeking a Senior Business Controls Manager to enhance internal controls through data analytics and automation. The role involves strategic leadership, mentoring a team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve governance and decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in business controls or internal audit, strong knowledge of SAP, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional (ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent) required.
• Significant post-qualification experience in internal audit or business controls.
• Proven experience using data analytics and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Leading development of internal controls data analytics and automation strategies.
• Delivering insights from large datasets to evaluate control design.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to promote risk awareness.

Skills

Data analytics

Automation

SAP systems

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Senior Business Controls Manager, London

Client: Phipps Cameron

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description

Senior Business Controls Manager

Consumer

London

Salary: Up to £90,000

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

The business seeks a Senior Business Controls Manager to join the Finance – Business Controls team. This strategic, hands-on leadership role focuses on enhancing internal controls through data analytics, automation, and SAP technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of internal controls data analytics and automation strategies across global processes.
• Delivering insights by analyzing large datasets to evaluate control design, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Applying automation and analytics to test controls, perform root cause analyses, and support SOx assurance activities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in Data & Analytics, IT, Finance, and Audit to promote risk awareness and control excellence.
• Translating technical risks and data findings into clear business narratives for senior leaders.
• Partnering with external auditors to enable reliance on internal analytics in line with standards.
• Leading and mentoring a small team to foster a high-performance environment.
• Supporting governance reporting and developing scalable, automated control assessment tools.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified professional (ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent), preferably with certifications in data analytics or automation.
• Significant post-qualification experience, ideally within internal audit, business controls, or risk & assurance—preferably in a Big 4, FMCG, or complex matrix organization.
• Proven experience using data analytics and automation tools to improve controls and governance.
• Strong knowledge of SAP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging technical data and business understanding.
• Logical, analytical mindset with confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

For more information, please apply or contact Alba Amigo at [emailprotected]