Senior Internal Control Manager

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Job Details
Why this job is important
You'll be instrumental in designing, implementing, and continuously improving internal controls across the Group. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll help us identify and mitigate risks, promote a culture of compliance, and support operational excellence. Reporting to the Group Director of Controls, the Senior Controls Manager contributes to the control's agenda for EMEA, coordinate controls assurance activities across the Group, and provides guidance on governance, risk, and compliance matters.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the Minimum Control Standards exercise for EMEA, acting as a key figure for all controls-related matters in the region.
• Oversee Group Control activities for functions such as Group Treasury and Tax.
• Assess and test the effectiveness of internal controls, documenting results and communicating gaps.
• Drive the Group remediation process, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support business units in adopting control standards and managing self-certification.
• Liaise globally to share best practices and support Group projects.
• Prepare governance reports and participate in ongoing quality reviews.

The skills & experience needed as Senior Internal Controls Manager

• Bachelor's/University degree in a relevant field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CA).
• Significant experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or business process improvement.
• Deep understanding of finance processes, risks, and controls for mid-size and listed organisations.
• Expertise in internal control and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What's In It For You

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days leave, 2 days paid for volunteering and life event leave
• Competitive salary and bonus (bonus dependent on role)
• Company pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare options
• Wide range of flexible benefits

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

Country
United Kingdom

Why join Kantar?
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.