Senior Manager – Controls & Compliance

KennedyPearce Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Manager – Controls & Compliance to enhance internal control frameworks in the music industry. The role requires strong expertise in internal controls, SOX compliance, and management in SAP environments. Join a talented team to drive governance and commercial agility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management roles.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks such as COSO.
• Experience in SAP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued improvement, documentation, and delivery of the Finance Internal Controls Framework.
• Act as the internal controls SME across Finance projects, regulatory change, and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Own and monitor key controls across RTR, PTP, and OTC processes.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit

Risk management

SOX compliance

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

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Salary & Benefits

Salary: £90,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Media & Entertainment

Overview

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for controls, compliance, and continuous improvement? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s most recognised names in the music industry as they continue to strengthen their internal control environment across a dynamic, fast-growing business.

The Role

As Senior Manager – Controls & Compliance, you’ll take the lead on enhancing and embedding the Finance Internal Controls Framework across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you’ll partner with Finance teams both locally and globally to ensure best-in-class control processes and risk management.

You’ll play a key role in driving a “controls-first” culture, liaising with internal and external auditors, maintaining SOX compliance, and supporting business initiatives to balance robust governance with commercial agility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the continued improvement, documentation, and delivery of the Finance Internal Controls Framework.
• Act as the internal controls SME across Finance projects, regulatory change, and ad-hoc initiatives.
• Own and monitor key controls across RTR, PTP, and OTC processes.
• Oversee control completion, testing, and quality assurance across the UK business.
• Partner with auditors and global control teams to strengthen control reliance and audit efficiency.
• Stay current on evolving best practices in controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Ensure internal controls are fully embedded into day-to-day business operations.
• Manage SAP access controls and segregation of duties.

About You

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (Big 4 / practice background preferred).
• 8+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management roles.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and internal control frameworks such as COSO.
• Experienced in SAP environments.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Practical, commercial mindset – able to balance control and efficiency.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
• Additional internal controls or audit qualifications (CIA, CMIIA) advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to make a visible impact in a globally recognised music business, working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about both creativity and operational excellence. If you’re looking for a role where you can shape best practice, drive change, and influence senior stakeholders – this is it.