Senior Controls Manager – 2 year FTC

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crown Estate is undertaking an ERP replacement programme, and we seek a senior Controls Lead to steer a comprehensive controls workstream across Finance and Technology. You will define the controls strategy, oversee design and implementation of ITGCs, and ensure alignment with process and ERP configurations.

You will partner with Internal Audit, Risk and external delivery partners, drive control automation and continuous improvement, and report to the Process Lead with governance papers for

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance controls and ICFR.
• Designs and implements controls within major ERP programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A and Tax.
• Works with Internal Audit, Risk and Technology functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls strategy, scope and catalogue aligned to risk appetite.
• Oversee design and implementation of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
• Challenge partners on control design and best practice.
• Lead controls testing, remediation and audit readiness.
• Develop segregation of duties frameworks and access models.
• Report governance papers and controls performance to committees.

Skills

Finance controls

ICFR/SOX

ERP controls

Governance reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Audit readiness

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

CIA

CISA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

• Lead all controls-related activities within The Crown Estate’s ERP replacement programme
• Lead the end-to-end controls workstream
• Define the controls strategy, scope and controls catalogue aligned to the Finance taxonomy and organisational risk appetite
• Oversee design and implementation of financial, automated, configurable, reporting and IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Ensure alignment between process design, ERP configuration, integrations and controls requirements
• Challenge and guide implementation partners on control design and best practice
• Lead controls testing, remediation and audit readiness activities
• Support cutover planning, go-live readiness and hypercare
• Develop segregation of duties frameworks, access control models and conflict mitigation strategies
• Own and maintain the Finance Controls Framework after go-live
• Establish governance forums and controls performance reporting
• Monitor controls effectiveness through KPIs, assurance activities and issue management processes
• Lead periodic controls reviews, walkthroughs and risk assessments
• Drive control automation, simplification and continuous improvement
• Build controls capability across Finance and Technology teams through training, coaching and stakeholder engagement
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
• Prepare governance papers, controls reporting and Audit Committee updates
• Report to the Process Lead and link Finance, Technology, Risk, Internal Audit and external delivery partners

Requirements

• Significant experience in finance controls, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), SOX or UK equivalent control frameworks
• Proven experience designing and implementing controls within major ERP programmes such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar
• Excellent knowledge of financial processes including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A and Tax
• Deep understanding of IT General Controls, application controls, access management, segregation of duties and data integrity controls
• Experience working closely with Internal Audit, Risk and Technology functions
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CISA or equivalent
• Experience within audit, risk management, internal controls advisory, finance transformation or consulting environments
• Great analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex processes and system designs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to challenge constructively while building trusted relationships
• Highly organised and methodical approach with strong governance and documentation skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering high-quality outcomes within a complex programme environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in finance controls, internal controls over financial reporting, and ERP implementation, with a strong focus on governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Capable of leading controls strategy, design, and testing while ensuring alignment with organizational risk appetite and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Finance Controls
• Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
• ERP Implementation (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• IT General Controls
• Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CISA)

Hard Skills

• Controls Strategy
• Controls Design
• Controls Testing
• Segregation of Duties
• Access Management
• Data Integrity Controls
• Financial Processes (Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, FP&A, Tax)
• Control Automation
• Risk Assessment
• Governance Reporting

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Methodical Approach
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• CIA
• CISA

Industry Keywords

• SOX
• UK Equivalent Control Frameworks
• Internal Audit
• Risk Management
• Finance Transformation
• Consulting Environments