ESS Finance Controller 12 Months FTC

Experian is seeking a strong and commercially minded ESS Finance Controller to lead controllership oversight across the ESS business. This role will have accountability for the integrity and governance of the balance sheet lead ICFR and SOX readiness activities and provide disciplined oversight of capital governance through the ESS Capital Committee. The role will also lead a global team of 3 finance resources across onshore and offshore locations ensuring high-quality execution strong controls and effective support to ESS leadership.

Key Responsibilities Include but not limited to:

Balance Sheet & Controllership Oversight

• Provide overall finance oversight of the ESS balance sheet ensuring accounts are complete accurate well-controlled and appropriately supported by reconciliations and analysis.
• Drive a robust balance sheet review and governance process identifying risks trends and opportunities for remediation and improvement across working capital accruals intercompany and other key balances.
• Partner with Corporate Controllership Finance and business leaders to resolve accounting and controllership matters and ensure consistent application of policies and standards.

ICFR & SOX Readiness

• Own ESS readiness for ICFR and SOX requirements coordinating control design documentation testing evidence remediation and ongoing control effectiveness activities.
• Partner with control owners Internal Audit Corporate Controllership and other stakeholders to identify gaps strengthen the control environment and deliver remediation plans on a timely basis.
• Establish clear governance reporting and accountability for SOX readiness ensuring leadership has visibility of key risks issues dependencies and required actions.

ESS Capital Committee

• Act as secretary of the ESS Capital Committee coordinating agendas meeting materials financial analysis decision records approvals and follow-up actions.
• Ensure capital requests and investment decisions are supported by appropriate financial analysis governance and documentation with clear alignment to ESS priorities and financial objectives.
• Provide effective challenge and advice to stakeholders on capital allocation prioritization and financial implications ensuring decisions are made with appropriate discipline and transparency.

Global Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead develop and motivate a globally distributed team of 3 finance resources across onshore and offshore locations creating clear accountability strong controls and high standards of delivery.
• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback career development and stretch opportunities building depth of expertise and a strong succession pipeline within controllership.
• Drive continuous improvement across close balance sheet governance controls reporting and finance processes to improve quality reduce manual effort and strengthen the overall control environment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; CPA ACA ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Extensive finance and accounting experience including significant controllership experience in complex global or technology-driven environments.
• Strong experience in balance sheet management financial controls close processes accounting governance ICFR SOX audit readiness and remediation.
• Experience supporting capital governance investment decisions and senior finance or executive governance forums.
• Proven ability to lead and develop globally distributed teams and drive change process improvement and transformation.
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders identify risks challenge decisions constructively and drive financial discipline.

Additional Information :

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - 40% office based
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus
• Core benefits include Pension Bupa healthcare Sharesave Scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time