ICFR - IT Control Specialist

Join Group Finance Risk and Control at a pivotal time of change. As I.T. Control Specialist, you'll help implement the BBC's ICFR framework and enhance understanding of financial reporting risk. You'll ensure high governance standards are met while supporting Pan-Finance in identifying and mitigating risks. This role is key to embedding effective internal controls in response to the UK Corporate Governance Code and strengthening financial reporting across the organisation., As the I.T. Control Specialist you will:

• Develop and support the implementation of the BBC ICFR framework and understanding of Financial Reporting Risk across the organisation whilst ensuring that the high BBC governance standards are met.
• Provide support to the I.T. Controls Manager and the wider ICFR team, including training workshops for ICFR stakeholders.
• Test the Design Effectiveness and Operational Effectiveness of I.T. Controls & EUCs within the key Financial Reporting processes. You'll also provide ICFR subject matter expertise on I.T. elements of Finance projects and in response to ad-hoc requests.
• Update and maintain I.T. Control documentation on the ICFR Risk Management system.
• Provide I.T. Control support and advice to a range of key stakeholders within the BBC, both Finance and non-Finance. This includes guidance and support to the ICFR team on the implementation and assessment of I.T. controls, ensuring I.T. controls are performed adequately.
• Undertake walkthroughs plus design and operational effectiveness testing of ITACs, ITGCs & EUCs.
• Support remediation of I.T. control deficiencies through SME support for control owners and by raising awareness of ICFR I.T. work.

Do you have experience in Relationship management?, * Experience of the application of I.T. governance and control principles.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence. Able to translate I.T. technical jargon to key non I.T. stakeholders
• Good knowledge of application and system access risk and controls.
• An understanding of the relevant technologies and practices e.g. client / server platforms; software development, change processes including UAT, monitoring of incidents and issues. You'll be able to identify issues and associated risks in relation to I.T. Environments.
• Knowledge of relationship management principles with third party suppliers and partners.

DESIRABLE:

• IT Audit (CISA) qualifications.
• Demonstrable experience of ICFR / Sox or I.T. audit experience.
• Understanding of COSO, COBIT & ITIL.
• Knowledge of Cloud based architecture.
• Experience of evaluating SOC reports.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £45,000 - £55,000 (plus London Weighting £5,441pa if London based), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Group Finance Risk and Control is at the heart of Group transformation activity playing a vital role in developing a strong risk and control culture across the BBC. The team is leading a key strategic project to support the BBC and its stakeholders with a risk-focussed approach to development and maintenance of its controls framework. We have a key role to play in enabling the BBC to achieve its strategic objectives by supporting governance & risk management and by driving effective decision making.