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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 alba.amigo@phippscameron.com