We are partnering with a globally recognised media agency hiring a Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead the design, improvement, and embedding of a robust internal controls framework across a dynamic, fast-paced organisation. Reporting into the Finance Director, working 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

The Role

As Senior Manager - SOX & Internal Controls, you will:

• Lead the development, improvement, and documentation of the Finance Internal Controls Framework.
• Act as the subject matter expert on internal controls across finance projects, change initiatives, and regulatory updates.
• Own and manage specific controls across RTR, PTP, and OTC processes.
• Monitor control completion and quality assurance.
• Liaise with internal auditors and global controls teams to strengthen the control environment and enable a more controls-reliant external audit.
• Stay current with best practice methodologies and embed these within the business.

• Work with finance stakeholders locally and globally to ensure:

• Internal controls are fully embedded into business as usual.
• Efficient processes are in place to identify business/process changes and their impact on controls.
• The right balance between risk appetite and efficiency is achieved.
• Oversee SAP access controls to ensure appropriate segregation of duties.

About You

• 8+ years' experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, internal audit, or risk management roles.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk frameworks, and fraud management in complex organisations.
• Experience in designing and implementing control frameworks with SOX knowledge.
• Qualified accountant with practice training preferred.
• Additional Internal Controls qualification (CIA, CMIIA, etc.) desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - able to influence, persuade, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, growth environment.