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.

• 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.