Senior SOX Analyst (6‑month interim)

About the role

Altum Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior SOX Analyst on a 6‑month interim basis to support a fast‑moving environment undergoing significant change. The role is hands‑on, focusing on control testing, remediation and documentation across finance, IT and treasury functions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform SOX control testing across financial, IT and treasury processes.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identifying gaps and deficiencies.
• Work directly with process owners to remediate weaknesses and improve documentation.
• Review and strengthen technical accounting controls to ensure SOX alignment.
• Assess IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls, collaborating with IT teams.
• Review treasury processes, cash management and related financial risk areas.
• Liaise with external auditors on testing approach, evidence and findings.
• Produce clear, well‑evidenced testing documentation and reporting for stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven hands‑on SOX experience, preferably from a Big 4 or internal controls function.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience testing IT general controls and working with IT teams on remediation.
• Familiarity with treasury processes within a SOX framework.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑moving, changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at varying maturity levels.
• Immediately available or on short notice.
• Right to work in the UK.

Required skills

• SOX control testing
• Technical accounting
• IT general controls (ITGC)
• Application controls
• Treasury processes and cash management

What we offer

• Hybrid work model – 1 day onsite in London, remainder remote.
• Six‑month fixed‑term contract outside IR35.
• Opportunity to embed in high‑volume testing and remediation work.