Overview

Senior Manager, Finance Compliance - 18 month FTC at Burberry. This fixed-term role is based in our Queen Street, Leeds office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of the global Finance Internal Controls Framework.
• Act as the internal controls subject matter expert across finance projects, regulatory changes, and transformation initiatives.
• Promote best practices in internal controls, including automation and technology adoption.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to strengthen the control environment and support a controls-reliant audit approach.
• Ensure internal controls are embedded in business-as-usual processes globally, with a focus on standardisation and efficiency.
• Maintain and oversee Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), Minimum Acceptable Controls (MACs), and process documentation.
• Monitor SAP access controls to safeguard segregation of duties and reduce risk exposure.
• Educate stakeholders and embed a strong risk-aware and controls-focused culture across the business.
• Evaluate control effectiveness and lead remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
• Ensure alignment and integration of the finance control framework with other business functions (e.g. IT, HR, supply chain).

Qualifications / Personal Profile

• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk and control frameworks within large organisations. Sarbanes-Oxley experience (SOX) preferred
• A detailed understanding of internal controls, fraud and risk management requirements in a complex organisation
• FTSE 100 experience preferred
• Experience in assessing, designing, and managing controls to address root cause issues and risks in a way which is effective, yet practical
• Highly-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade through credibility, integrity and professionalism
• Experience in leading risk and controls workshops and presenting technical controls and risk information to staff at all levels in a way which is meaningful, compelling and relevant
• Ability to maintain relationships with a wide range of people across an organisation
• Enthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, fast-growth environment
• 8+ years’ experience in internal controls, internal audit and/or risk-related roles
• Experience working in an SAP environment
• An accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or international equivalent)
• Internal Controls qualification (i.e. CIA, CMIIA, etc.) preferred

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.