ICFR Transformation & Controls Lead

Overview

In this role you will help design, implement and embed Experian’s global ICFR framework aligned with leading-practice SOX standards. You will collaborate with Finance Control Towers, IT Controls, Governance and Business Partners to standardise control execution across global processes. You will lead control transformation initiatives to simplify and improve the control environment, leveraging automation and analytics. This position offers exposure to a high-profile global transformation and direct impact on the quality and efficiency of our financial controls. You will work with senior stakeholders to shape the future of Experian’s controls landscape.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working – 40% office based
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Pension
• Bupa healthcare
• Sharesave Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 3 volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and embed the global ICFR framework aligned with SOX standards
• Partner with Finance Control Towers, IT Controls, Governance and Business Partners to ensure consistency across processes
• Lead control transformation programmes to simplify controls and remove duplication
• Drive continuous improvement via automation, analytics, and control monitoring
• Translate programme outcomes into scalable BAU frameworks, standards, tools and governance routines

Key requirements

• Strong experience in Financial Controls, SOX, ICFR, Internal Audit or related controls environment
• Understanding of control frameworks, design and operating effectiveness, with proven embedding of sustainable controls
• Experience partnering with Finance Control Towers, Shared Service Centres or global process owners
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to standardise and optimise controls
• Strong stakeholder management to drive outcomes across global organisations

• stakeholder management
• communication
• problem-solving
• GRC platforms
• workflow technologies
• process mining tools

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