Technology Internal Controls Manager

Astrum Search; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrum Search Ltd. is partnering with a leading FTSE 100 global engineering group to recruit a Technology Controls Manager into its Group Internal Controls function.

This role strengthens IT controls, improves assurance processes and supports a wider internal controls transformation programme across international operations. You will design and implement ITGCs and automated controls, review control effectiveness and work with IT, Internal Audit and business teams to drive remediation and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in IT audit, technology risk or IT assurance.
• Strong knowledge of ITGCs and automated application controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation and improvement of ITGCs and automated controls.
• Review control effectiveness, identify weaknesses and remediate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT, Internal Audit and business teams to strengthen controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate control testing, monitoring and reporting.
• Help standardise IT controls and processes across divisions.

Skills

IT controls

IT audit

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Astrum Search is partnering with a leading FTSE 100 listed global engineering group to recruit a Technology Controls Manager into its Group Internal Controls function.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and play a key role in strengthening IT controls, improving assurance processes and supporting a wider internal controls transformation programme across a complex international business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation and ongoing improvement of General IT Controls (ITGCs) and IT automated controls.
• Review control effectiveness, identify weaknesses and work with stakeholders to implement practical remediation plans.
• Work closely with IT, Internal Audit and business teams to strengthen controls across technology platforms and ERP systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate control testing, monitoring and reporting through data analytics and technology.
• Support the standardisation of IT controls and processes across different business divisions.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in IT audit, technology risk, IT controls or IT assurance.
• Good understanding of ITGCs, automated application controls and relevant control frameworks.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Knowledge of SOX, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) or related controls frameworks would be advantageous.
• Experience using data analytics, AI or automation to improve audit processes, control testing, monitoring or reporting.
• Experience gained within a large corporate environment or professional services firm.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across IT and business functions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Audit or Technology Controls professional looking to move into a broader role with exposure to controls transformation, technology and automation within a leading international organisation.