Financial Risk and Compliance Manager
About the Company
A leading globally recognised brand name business is seeking an experienced Financial Risk & Compliance Manager to join its European Finance function. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for overseeing financial risk management and compliance activities across the UK and Europe.
About the Role
You will play a key role in ensuring financial control, governance, and compliance across multiple entities. This position requires a confident professional who can influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and operate effectively within a complex, international environment. You will work closely with senior business leaders, cross-functional teams, external partners, and international headquarters, contributing to both operational excellence and strategic direction.
Responsibilities:
Compliance & Risk Management
- Lead the regional SOX compliance programme, ensuring effective internal control frameworks are in place and continuously improved
- Partner with process and control owners to define, monitor, and enhance Entity-Level and Process-Level Controls
- Maintain and develop Risk & Control Matrix (RACM) documentation aligned with business processes
- Coordinate IT SOX activities in collaboration with technology teams
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, managing audit cycles and supporting remediation plans
- Act as a trusted advisor to business process owners and stakeholders across the organisation
- Provide training and guidance on internal controls, ownership, and compliance expectations
- Communicate audit findings clearly and support practical remediation solutions
- Build strong relationships across regional and international teams
- Support internal audit processes and ensure effective coordination across departments
- Complete annual risk and governance assessments
- Maintain business continuity planning, including training and testing
- Oversee contract accuracy within financial systems and monitor financial risk exposure
- Proactively identify and mitigate fraud risks through control testing and system checks
- Provide subject matter expertise on finance transformation and compliance-related projects
- Support implementation of new controls and processes, ensuring alignment with business operations
- Facilitate collaboration between IT and business stakeholders on control frameworks
- Contribute to change management initiatives linked to governance and compliance
- Qualified Accountant with significant experience in financial controls and compliance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership and accountability in complex environments
- Proactive, flexible approach with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement
- High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information
- Experience with strategic planning and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. TQM / PDCA)
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Ability to build networks and identify opportunities for business improvement
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