Senior IT Audit Controls Manager of a small team of Internal Controls Managers (ICMs) – various location across the UK possible (remote).
A huge, international commercial business is looking to appoint a
Senior IT Audit Controls Manager to manage a team of Internal Controls Managers, and lead the development and implementation of IT control frameworks across its international operations. This is a contract position inside IR35 position, paying around £100-110,000 plus 15% bonus, on a minim term of 12 months. It offers excellent visibility and the chance to shape a maturing controls environment during a period of significant change.
Location: HQ in London, but can be based "remotely" nearly anywhere in the UK, preferably England and Wales
The Role
- Support major transformation and change programmes by assessing IT risk exposure and advising on control design and testing.
- Partner with Internal Audit and Finance to assess the effectiveness of existing IT controls and recommend improvements.
- Provide specialist guidance on ITGCs, ERP control environments, and broader IT risk topics.
- Take the lead in developing, implementing, and standardising IT control frameworks across business units worldwide.
- Collaborate with the Group Technology team to strengthen control maturity and embed a governance-focused culture.
- Identify and address IT control gaps, helping business units align with global compliance and regulatory standards.
Candidate Profile
- Strong understanding of ITGCs, IT risk management, and internal controls frameworks such as COBIT, SOX, or NIST.
- Previous experience in IT audit, internal controls, or a risk-focused role within a multinational environment or consultancy (Big 4 desirable).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
- Management & leadership of people experience is a must.
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CISA, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.
