Senior Controls Manager

About Our Client

A large Financial Services business with offices in Manchester

Job Description

• Leading and enhancing the internal finance control framework and assurance testing plan.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and standards.
• Own and manage the Finance Risk Register and related key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Advise and influence senior leaders on financial control best practices.
• Develop training materials and support capability building across finance teams.
• Collaborate across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line functions to coordinate assurance efforts.
• Be the key contact for external audit teams regarding internal controls.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of three finance professionals.
• Actively contribute to the Finance Transformation programme.

The Successful Applicant

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in internal audit, risk, or controls within a large, regulated environment.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• A curious, detail-focused, critical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and distilling complex issues into clear insights.
• A confident communicator with excellent reporting and presentation skills.
• A change champion, ready to grow with a dynamic organisation.

What's on Offer

• Salary from £80,000 - £90,000 DOE
• Bonus,
• Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office),
• Progression opportunities,

Please note NO sponsorship is on offer so if you require support to work in the UK, you will not be considered.