Controls Manager

Job Title : Senior Controls Framework Manager Department: Finance Controls Office Reports To: Ushana Amichand, Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance Employment Type:  Permanent Role Description Lead the design, development and implementation of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework across FNZ Group as part of the Finance Controls Improvement Plan. Act as the technical anchor for the Controls Office, building the foundational artefacts that will underpin FNZ’s financial controls environment, including the risk register, control taxonomy, RCM standards, control design standards and governance framework. After the build phase, transition into the BAU Senior Controls Manager role, serving as deputy to the Global Head and owning framework maintenance, independent challenge, policy governance and continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities Lead delivery of the Finance Risk & Controls Framework, control design standards, governance model and accountability arrangements. Design and build the Finance Risk Universe, Risk Catalogue, standard control taxonomy and Risk & Control Matrix standards. Define the control ownership model and risk assessment methodology for Finance processes globally. Develop minimum control standards, including preventive and detective control principles, documentation requirements and standard control templates. Establish the Finance Controls Committee, escalation framework, governance calendar and issue management process. Strengthen first-line accountability by defining control owner responsibilities and embedding consistent governance across Finance. Act as deputy to the Global Head of Finance Controls & Governance, providing cover for strategic decisions, senior stakeholder engagement and framework-related challenge. Transition to the BAU Senior Controls Manager role from January 2027, owning framework maintenance, annual policy reviews, independent challenge and ongoing validation. Key Deliverables (not exclusive list) Finance Risk and Controls Framework (31 July)Finance Controls Policy   Risk Register       Risk & Control Matrix Framework  Control Standards Library               Control Design & Standardisation (31 Aug)                Control Design Standards       Segregation of Duties Framework         Standard Control Catalogue  Control Documentation Templates       margin-top:0cm;"> margin-top:0cm;">undefined Governance & Accountability (31 Dec)       Governance Framework          Control Ownership Register   Escalation Framework              Control Attestation Process   Qualifications & Experience Qualification: ACA or ACCA fully qualified or COSO (Internal Controls Framework Expertise) CIA (Certified internal auditor) Minimum requirements 10–12 years in financial controls, SOX/internal controls frameworks, or internal audit Led a controls framework build or major controls remediation programme end-to-end Financial services industry experience (asset management, wealth platforms, banking, or insurance)