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The Curve Group

Business Process Controls Manager

Hybrid

Maidenhead, United kingdom

Freelance

31-03-2025

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Job Specifications

Business Process Controls Manager
6 month contract - (day rate outside IR35)
Hybrid - 2 days a week in Maidenhead office

Key purpose
As a Controls Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing design, implementation and monitoring of the business’ Entity, Financial & IT Controls Framework. You will ensure all relevant controls are correctly positioned, evidenced and documented. In addition, you will support the business through training and communications on risk & control matters. This is a multi-faceted role which requires strong organisational, technical and partnering skills.

Success criteria
· Stay current on best practices and latest thinking regarding processes, risk management and controls
· Hold the ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with different cultures and levels within the organisation
· Work closely with key stakeholders across different business areas in a fast-paced environment, to provide solutions to issues

Experience and traits
· Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant, or equivalent experience
· Demonstrate strong skills in data analytics, process mapping, project management, auditing and internal control programmes
· Hold a business-improvement mindset
· Experience in coaching and educating stakeholders
· IT general controls experience preferred
· A strong understanding of financial statements and identifying risk
· Strong interpersonal, collaborative and conflict resolution skills
· Can operate within a fast-paced, changeable environment

Key responsibilities and tasks
· Design, assess, implement and monitor a robust Controls, support governance and methodology development
· Lead, document and report on risk assessment of the business processes in respect of materiality & tolerances to mis-statements in financial reporting, including establishment of risk ratings
· Work with process owners and SMEs to scope, design, and implement controls to address key risks and ensuring design adequacy and operating effectiveness of financial and operational controls
· Oversee that all processes are documented effectively
· Present reports and findings to senior stakeholders, discussing progress and performance, or in cases of failure - plans of remediation and correction
· Develop and implement the controls testing process, including conducting reviews and testing of financial reporting controls compliance by process owners along with monitoring and overseeing the remediation of identified deficiencies
· Develop and deliver training across the business on risk & control matters, and prepare periodic communications

About the Company

www.thecurvegroup.co.uk At The Curve Group we create extraordinary solutions that transform working lives by supporting organisations to design, develop and elevate Recruitment and HR functions. Through expert analysis, benchmarking, consultancy and delivery services, we provide solutions across the entire employee lifecycle to enable better attraction and retention of talent. If you’d like to talk to us today about your plans and ambitions or to get fresh ideas and solutions to your current challenges, get in touch ... Know more