Internal Controls Manager

About the role

What you'll do

• Maintain and refine the internal control framework as the organisation and risk profile change, working with control owners to mature the control environment.
• Maintain procedures and standards aligned with best practices and operational, financial reporting and compliance objectives.
• Oversee first-line self-assessments and second-line testing for Provision 29 compliance and assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Report on control effectiveness, significant risk exposures, test results and remediation plans.
• Identify and document deficiencies, ensure remediation, and escalate material weaknesses promptly.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to promote a control-conscious culture.
• Coordinate with process owners, Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit to align governance, risk and controls, reduce duplication and resolve audit findings.

Experience and knowledge

• Experience in internal controls, external audit or internal audit is required.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and regulations, particularly Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Familiarity with COSO is noted; Optro experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with Provision 29, Sarbanes–Oxley or equivalent standards and cross-functional projects is valuable.
• Engineering and construction industry experience is preferred but not essential.

Skills

• Proficiency in Excel, strong organisation, multitasking and prioritisation are required.
• The role calls for stakeholder relationship-building, communication, influence, analytical thinking, attention to detail, ethics and professional scepticism.