Financial Controls Manager

at  Robert Walters Outsourcing

Finance Controls Manager
Competitive
London
Permanent
Hybrid - 3 days required in the office
Our client, Aspen, is seeking a Finance Controls Manager to join their team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee outsourced activities and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
What you’ll do:

As the Finance Controls Manager at Aspen, you will manage the design & implementation, enhancement, uplift and maintenance of finance processes and controls (both SOx and non-SOx) across end-to-end finance systems and procedures. The role is also intended to partner with the first line team/process owner to investigate and manage the remediation of all control deficiencies.

• Implementation of the first line (finance) SOx and non-SOx controls to ensure appropriate purpose design and effective controls operation and remediation of control weakness/ failure; establishment of accountability model directly linked to performance management.
• Support the end-to-end Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) compliance, including Business Process controls, and Entity Level Controls (ELC), to ensure SOx compliance.
• Conduct control risk assessments based on qualitative and quantitative factors.
• Review and assess control deficiencies, develop remediation plans and determine adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Make recommendations for accounting policy changes, as and where applicable.
• Make recommendations for and support in the standardization of processes and procedures together with associated controls across all finance jurisdictions.
• Manage the quarterly and annual SOX 302 and 404 disclosure processes.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Finance Controls Manager position at Aspen brings a wealth of experience in a related business field. Preferred candidates will have accounting or finance-related experience, along with an undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience in a related business field
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 and 302, SOC 1, COSO, U.S. GAAP and various risk assessment practices.
• Strong understanding of external auditor requirements and expectations for SOX / ICOFR compliance.
• A proven conceptual and strategic thinker who is capable of distilling, packaging, and presenting complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner

What sets this company apart:
Aspen is a leading company known for its commitment to excellence. They offer a supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally. Their dedication to providing high-quality services makes them stand out in their industry.
Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply today!
We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line

• Implementation of the first line (finance) SOx and non-SOx controls to ensure appropriate purpose design and effective controls operation and remediation of control weakness/ failure; establishment of accountability model directly linked to performance management.
• Support the end-to-end Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) compliance, including Business Process controls, and Entity Level Controls (ELC), to ensure SOx compliance.
• Conduct control risk assessments based on qualitative and quantitative factors.
• Review and assess control deficiencies, develop remediation plans and determine adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Make recommendations for accounting policy changes, as and where applicable.
• Make recommendations for and support in the standardization of processes and procedures together with associated controls across all finance jurisdictions.
• Manage the quarterly and annual SOX 302 and 404 disclosure processes