Senior Internal Control Manager

Were the worlds leading data insights and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Our Functions teams are right at the centre of our business making sure we can always get better every day. Supporting the business with things like Marketing Human Resources Finance Legal and Technology our Functions colleagues are skilled professionals whose role it is to ensure we continue to become an indispensable partner to brands everywhere.

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Why this job is important

Youll be instrumental in designing implementing and continuously improving internal controls across the Group. Working closely with senior stakeholders youll help us identify and mitigate risks promote a culture of compliance and support operational excellence. Reporting to the Group Director of Controls the Senior Controls Manager contributes to the controls agenda for EMEA coordinate controls assurance activities across the Group and provides guidance on governance risk and compliance matters.

What youll be doing

• Lead the Minimum Control Standards exercise for EMEA acting as a key figure for all controls-related matters in the region.
• Oversee Group Control activities for functions such as Group Treasury and Tax.
• Assess and test the effectiveness of internal controls documenting results and communicating gaps.
• Drive the Group remediation process collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Support business units in adopting control standards and managing self-certification.
• Liaise globally to share best practices and support Group projects.
• Prepare governance reports and participate in ongoing quality reviews.

The skills & experience needed as Senior Internal Controls Manager

• Bachelors/University degree in a relevant field.
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CIMA CPA CA).
• Significant experience in internal/external audit risk management or business process improvement.
• Deep understanding of finance processes risks and controls for mid-size and listed organisations.
• Expertise in internal control and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Whats in it for you

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days leave 2 days paid for volunteering and life event leave
• Competitive salary and bonus (bonus dependent on role)
• Company pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Healthcare options
• Wide range of flexible benefits

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

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Why join Kantar

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people we can understand what drives their decisions actions and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced ever shifting world.

And because we know people we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included accepted and that we can win together. Were dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people clients suppliers and communities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like youre not an exact match wed love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.