ICFR Transformation & Controls Lead
Company DescriptionExperian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionWhy this role is important to usWe're on a journey to strengthen and standardise our global Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, evolving towards leading-practice SOX standards. This role will play a pivotal part in shaping how controls are designed, implemented and embedded across our global organisation, helping drive greater consistency, efficiency and confidence in our financial control environment. This is a hybrid role based in our Nottingham or London office.
Work that matters – What you'll be doingSupport the design, implementation and embedding of Experian's global ICFR framework, helping evolve financial controls towards a leading-practice SOX-aligned standard.
Partner with Finance Control Towers, IT Controls, Governance and Business Partners to lead consistency, standardisation and control execution across global processes.
Lead control transformation programs, simplifying controls, eliminating duplication and improving the effectiveness of the control environment. Drive continuous improvement through the use of automation, analytics, control monitoring and best-practice methodologies to enhance control performance and productivity.
Help translate programme outcomes into scalable business-as-usual frameworks, standards, tools and governance routines.
QualificationsWhat you'll need to bring to the roleStrong experience within Financial Controls, SOX, ICFR, Internal Audit, Risk or a related controls environment. Understanding of control frameworks, control design and operating effectiveness, with experience improving and embedding sustainable control environments.
Experience working within or partnering with Finance Control Towers, Shared Service Centres or global process ownership structures. A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for standardisation, simplification and control optimisation.
Strong stakeholder management with the ability to drive outcomes across complex global organisations.
Desirable experienceExperience supporting SOX readiness, SOX compliance programmes or large-scale ICFR transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of leading-practice controls excellence, including control rationalisation, control automation and continuous controls monitoring.
Experience using GRC platforms, workflow technologies, process mining tools, analytics platforms and automation solutions.
Experience developing control tower operating models, governance frameworks or global controls standards.
Experience leveraging data and technology to improve controls effectiveness, efficiency and insight.
QualificationsA qualified or qualified by experience Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).More about the rolePlay a key role in a high-profile global transformation programme.
Work with senior stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Risk and Controls functions.
Influence the future direction of Experian's global controls environment. Gain exposure to leading-practice ICFR and SOX methodologies while helping shape long-term controls excellence.
Additional InformationBenefits package includes: Hybrid working - 40% office basedGreat compensation package and discretionary bonusCore benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
Internal Grade C/EB7Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.#LI-RN1 #LI-HybridExperian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow togetherFind out what its like to work for Experian by clicking hereSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Financial Services