Remote Internal Controls Manager: Governance & Testing Lead

Internal Controls Manager - Remote with travel to Bristol

Job description
We are recruiting for a Internal Controls Manager to join our client, a technology firm. This contract opportunity, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company.

About the role:

This role will lead the organisation's response to the UK Corporate Governance Code reforms, with a particular focus on Provision 29 and the effectiveness of non-financial and internal controls. The position requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on delivery, including designing controls frameworks, developing assurance strategies, and performing testing. The individual will play a key role in supporting board-level governance by translating technical control assessments into clear, actionable insights and formal declarations.

Key responsibilities include;
Deep experience with the UK Corporate Governance Code, including recent reforms
Strong understanding of Provision 29, particularly in relation to non-financial and internal controls
Lead the organisation's Provision 29 readiness programme
Oversee the design and implementation of frameworks for material (key) controls
Bring together existing frameworks for material controls into a cohesive structure
Develop and implement a testing and assurance strategy to evaluate control effectiveness
Ensure readiness for compliance by the required balance sheet date (31 December 2026)
Design and perform control testing, including “dry run” testing
Execute detailed testing activities across the controls framework
Assess whether controls have been operating effectively during the financial year
Interpret testing outcomes and translate them into board-level conclusions and disclosures
Support the preparation of board and audit committee papers, including clear and concise reporting
Provide an elevated, strategic view of control effectiveness and risk posture
Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, risk, and internal audit
Contribute to discussions and decisions relating to board declarations on controls
Suitable for candidates at Manager or Senior Manager level
Requires a blend of:
Strategic thinking (framework design, governance, board reporting)
Hands-on delivery (testing, documentation, execution)
Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused role

About you:

Proven experience working with the UK Corporate Governance Code, including hands-on exposure to Provision 29 or internal controls frameworks
Strong background in controls design, testing, and assurance, ideally within audit, risk, or finance environments
Experience preparing board or audit committee papers, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, senior-level insights
A hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and detailed execution in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information:

Location:

Remote with travel to Bristol
Duration: 6 months