Job Title - Manager - Policy & Controls

Location - Peterborough (Hybrid 1-2 days per week)

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Policy & Controls, the Manager - Policy & Controls will support the setting of Group Finance accounting and reporting policies and procedures, manage the finance risk registers, and oversee compliance with the internal financial reporting control framework.

This role will ensure a strong culture of financial discipline and compliance across all finance teams within the Markerstudy Group. It involves interaction with cross-functional teams to support business process changes impacting internal controls and acting as a liaison between the business and External Audit regarding internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the internal control framework and perform first-line assurance activities.
• Support the development of policies, standards, department methodology, and governance.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies.
• Support the development of business process taxonomy, risk assessment, and documentation of key business processes.
• Perform quality review control over business processes and activities, including evaluation of internal control effectiveness.
• Support special projects, process changes, and accounting updates to evaluate risks and impacts on the control environment.
• Collaborate with Finance Systems to implement control improvements in ledger and consolidation systems.
• Act as an ambassador for financial governance across all business activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in internal audit and/or internal controls monitoring within a large regulated business.
• Ability to ensure adherence to group policies with high integrity regarding compliance.
• Excellent MS Office skills, including Visio or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Power Query or Power BI is advantageous.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including at senior levels.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive approach to providing updates and feedback to managers and stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering change and influencing various stakeholders successfully.

You will join an experienced, knowledgeable team and help lead the company through growth and change.