Finance Control Manager

Job Title: Senior Controls Framework Manager

Department: Finance Controls Office

Reports To: Ushana Amichand, Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Description

• Lead the design, development and implementation of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework across FNZ Group as part of the Finance Controls Improvement Plan.
• Act as the technical anchor for the Controls Office, building the foundational artefacts that will underpin FNZs financial controls environment, including the risk register, control taxonomy, RCM standards, control design standards and governance framework.
• After the build phase, transition into the BAU Senior Controls Manager role, serving as deputy to the Global Head and owning framework maintenance, independent challenge, policy governance and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead delivery of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework, control design standards, governance model and accountability arrangements.
• Design and build the Finance Risk Universe, Risk Catalogue, standard control taxonomy and Risk & Control Matrix standards.
• Define the control ownership model and risk assessment methodology for Finance processes globally.
• Develop minimum control standards, including preventive and detective control principles, documentation requirements and standard control templates.
• Establish the Finance Controls Committee, escalation framework, governance calendar and issue management process.
• Strengthen first-line accountability by defining control owner responsibilities and embedding consistent governance across Finance.
• Act as deputy to the Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance, providing cover for strategic decisions, senior stakeholder engagement and framework-related challenge.
• Transition to the BAU Senior Controls Manager role from January 2027, owning framework maintenance, annual policy reviews, independent challenge and ongoing validation.

Key Deliverables (not exclusive list)

• Finance Risk and Controls Framework (31 July)
• Finance Controls Policy
• Risk Register
• Risk & Control Matrix Framework
• Control Standards Library
• Control Design & Standardisation (31 Aug)
• Control Design Standards
• Segregation of Duties Framework
• Standard Control Catalogue
• Control Documentation Templates
• Governance & Accountability (31 Dec)
• Governance Framework
• Control Ownership Register
• Escalation Framework
• Control Attestation Process

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification:
• ACA or ACCA fully qualified or
• COSO (Internal Controls Framework Expertise)
• CIA (Certified internal auditor)
• Minimum requirements
• 10–12 years in financial controls, SOX/internal controls frameworks, or internal audit
• Led a controls framework build or major controls remediation programme end-to-end
• Financial services industry experience (asset management, wealth platforms, banking, or insurance)
• Experience designing risk registers, control taxonomies, RCMs, and minimum control standards
• Experience with IFRS reporting environments and multi-entity group structures
• Experience drafting finance controls policies and procedures
• Desirable:
• Experience in a platform-as-a-service, fintech, or wealth management technology company
• Experience establishing a controls function or team for the first time (greenfield)
• Big 4 external audit or internal audit background
• Experience with SOX 404 compliance programmes
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions

Skills & Competencies

• Controls Framework Design: deep expertise in building risk & controls frameworks (COSO, SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code)
• Technical Accounting Knowledge: strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting processes
• Analytical Rigour: ability to assess control design adequacy and identify gaps across complex process areas
• Stakeholder Engagement: ability to work effectively with Finance Controllers, FP&A, Treasury, and senior leadership
• Team Leadership: experience managing and developing junior controls professionals
• Written Communication: ability to produce high-quality policy documents, frameworks, and board-level papers
• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: ability to design fit-for-purpose controls in a fast-growing, evolving organisation
• Attention to Detail: meticulous approach to control documentation and process mapping
• Independence & Challenge: comfortable providing independent challenge to senior Finance stakeholders
• Pace of Delivery: ability to deliver high-quality foundational artefacts within compressed timelines (4–8 weeks per workstream)