We are seekig a Finance & Business Controls Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening our financial control environment and supporting the continued growth of our UK operations.
This is a hands-on senior finance role responsible for owning and developing the UK SOX control framework, ensuring controls operate effectively, remain audit-ready, and evolve alongside business growth and finance transformation initiatives.
You'll work closely with Finance leadership, operational teams, auditors, and international stakeholders, helping embed a strong controls culture across the organisation.
As a Finance & Business Controls Manager, you will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Curaleaf Laboratories SOX framework while supporting finance transformation and system development.
Duties will include:
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SOX Control Framework Ownership
Taking full ownership of the SOX environment, documenting processes, identifying risks, designing controls, and ensuring ongoing compliance.
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Control Execution & Audit Readiness
Performing and reviewing recurring SOX controls, maintain high-quality supporting evidence, coordinate testing cycles, and manage remediation of control deficiencies.
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Audit & Stakeholder Collaboration
Acting as the key contact for Internal Audit, External Audit, and Group SOX teams, ensuring control standards align with group and auditor expectations.
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Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement
Supporting ERP and process transformation projects, ensuring systems and workflows are designed and implemented in a SOX-compliant manner while promoting a strong controls culture across the business.
You are a qualified finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with practical controls experience. You enjoy improving processes, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring financial operations are robust, compliant, and scalable.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
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PQE in financial reporting, internal audit, or business controls
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Experience documenting and testing processes and controls in line with audit standards
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Experience implementing and operating internal control frameworks
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Background in management accounts and statutory reporting
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Experience working with ERP financial systems
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Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines
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Confident communication, able to engage senior stakeholders and business owners
Nice to Have:
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Experience working within a SOX-controlled environment
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Familiarity with AuditBoard, BlackLine, Sage 200, or Microsoft Business Central
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Experience within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or regulated industries
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Why Join Us?
Curaleaf Laboratories operates at the centre of a highly regulated, international supply network.
This role offers the opportunity to:
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Take ownership of a critical UK control framework
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Influence finance transformation and system development
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Work directly with senior leadership and international teams
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Build visible impact within a growing global organisation
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Develop toward future senior finance or controls leadership roles
If you're a proactive finance professional who thrives on improving processes, strengthening controls, and partnering with the business, we'd love to hear from you.
