Senior Business Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 technology company seeks a Senior Business Controls Manager in London. This strategic role focuses on enhancing internal controls using data analytics and automation within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have significant experience in controls, risk assurance, and strong SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with relevant certifications.
• Significant post-qualification experience within internal audit or business controls.
• Proven experience in using data analytics for internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of internal controls data analytics and automation strategy.
• Deliver insights by analyzing complex datasets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to promote risk awareness.

Skills

Data Analytics

Internal Controls

Automation

SAP

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Senior Business Controls Manager

Consumer

London

Up to £90,000

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

• Leading the development and execution of the internal controls data analytics and automation strategy across global processes.
• Delivering insights by analysing large, complex 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 cross-functional stakeholders—including Data & Analytics, IT, Finance, and Audit—to drive a culture of risk awareness and control excellence.
• Translating technical risks and data findings into clear, actionable business narratives for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Partnering with external auditors to enable reliance on internal analytics in line with external standards.
• Leading and mentoring a small team, fostering a high-performance, forward-thinking environment.
• Supporting governance reporting and developing scalable, automated control assessment tools.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified professional (ACA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent), ideally 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, global FMCG, or complex matrix organisation.
• Proven experience using data analytics and automation tools to enhance internal controls and governance processes.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical data and business understanding—making the complex clear.
• 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]