Internal Controls Business Partner

About the role

This is a high‑visibility position within a FTSE 100 organisation, offering the chance to shape and strengthen financial controls across multiple business units. You will act as a true business partner to finance and operational stakeholders, providing assurance and governance expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with finance directors and operational leaders to embed strong governance and improve control awareness.
• Design, document, implement and monitor key financial controls across Order to Cash, Procure to Pay and Record to Report.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Control Matrixes and related process documentation.
• Provide oversight, challenge and evidence that controls are consistently operated and owned.
• Support compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 and future SOX readiness.
• Present financial control insights and monthly results to senior leadership, including the CFO.
• Assist internal and external audit engagements and track remediation of control deficiencies.
• Identify control weaknesses, drive continuous improvement and promote automation of the control environment.

Required profile

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in internal controls, internal audit or risk within a complex organisation.
• Solid understanding of ICFR, SOX and UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29.
• Proven ability to operate as a business partner and engage with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ICFR frameworks.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.
• Understanding of UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29.