Senior Manager- Benchmarking and Projects Manager

Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced finance risk and controls professional to strengthen our Global Finance Risk, Management & Controls (FRMC) capability. This role is responsible for anticipating emerging strategic and regulatory risks , driving controls optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives , and enhancing overall controls performance, monitoring, and quality assurance across Global Finance. The role plays a critical part in delivering future‑ready, compliant, and efficient finance control solutions , leveraging best practices, innovation, and digital enablement.

Key Responsibilities Proactively identify emerging strategic risks and evolving regulatory or industry expectations impacting Global Finance, and assess their potential impact.

Partner with FRMC and finance stakeholders to design and implement mitigation plans for new or changing requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives , ensuring readiness for upcoming regulatory expectations ahead of enforcement.

Benchmark existing finance controls and testing practices against external best practices , identifying opportunities for enhancement.

Lead controls optimisation projects , including: Assessing inefficiencies and improvement opportunities

Designing and piloting innovative solutions (e.g., Continuous Control Monitoring, AI/digital applications)

Delivering proof of value from planning through execution

Contribute to the scaling and deployment of successful initiatives through larger transformation or controls programs.

Perform management monitoring across FRMC activities, including adherence to standards, training compliance, and governance processes.

Provide quality assurance across FRMC services by maintaining, reviewing, and enhancing service and performance trackers.

Required Skills: Qualifications & Experience Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification

10+ years of post‑qualification experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance roles

Experience operating in large, complex, or global organisations preferred

Technical & Functional Skills Strong expertise in internal controls, audit, and SOX compliance

Solid understanding of finance governance, risk, and compliance frameworks

Experience in controls testing, optimisation, and continuous improvement

Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and industry standards to finance operations

Exposure to digital, data, AI, or continuous control monitoring solutions (preferred)

Leadership & Behavioural Skills Proactive, forward‑looking approach to risk identification and mitigation

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to drive change and deliver measurable improvements

Effective stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration

High standards of quality, governance, and execution discipline

Skills Business Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Digital Fluency, Financial Compliance, Influencing Without Authority, Internal Controls, PESTLE Analysis, Stakeholder Management    

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People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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