Internal Control IT Senior Manager

Experteer Overview As Internal Controls IT Senior Manager, you will lead the global IT control programme to ensure SOX compliance amid AVEVA’s transformation to dual reporting. You will guide ITGC design, oversee BAU SOX activities, and drive standardised control practices across regions. You’ll partner with risk, finance, and IT stakeholders to strengthen control frameworks and monitoring, delivering audit-ready evidence and remediation plans. This role offers global impact within a forward-thinking industrial software company. Pay / Benefits * Finalise IT general controls design to meet SOX requirements * Establish a BAU SOX programme with scoping, walkthroughs, testing plans, and testing coordination * Identify training needs for global stakeholders * Standardise control development across IT and business systems * Manage globally distributed governance and process owners * Collaborate with GPOs to ensure consistent global processes and controls * Provide guidance on monitoring controls and ensure evidence is retained * Lead periodic and annual controls testing and report findings to Audit Committee * Remediate control deficiencies with control owners and remediation actions * Manage co-source partner and coordinate integrated controls plan * Coordinate with Internal, External, and 2nd/3rd LoD audits and ensure regulatory compliance * Collaborate on standardising ITGCs with other IT controls and regulatory frameworks * Promote automation in controls testing and operating procedures * Identify opportunities for improvement and maintain SOC-compliant change management * Build relationships with system owners for effective ITGC audit processes Tasks * Experience leading SOX control framework audits with PCAOB understanding * Deep COSO framework knowledge and internal control best practices * Strong IT General Controls experience, including cloud systems * Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and operate autonomously * Experience leading global teams and managing senior stakeholders * Strong testing methodologies and deficiency management * Experience managing Internal and External Audit relationships * Understanding of PCAOB findings and ITGC pitfalls * Experience with Audit Committee reporting * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Collaborative, cross-cultural mindset with strong ethics and risk culture focus * Comfort with ambiguity and prioritisation in a dynamic environment * Experience managing deficiencies and remediation actions * Ability to form conclusions and provide informed opinions * Desired: IFRS/US GAAP knowledge * Qualification with 5 years post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent) preferable * Experience with Oracle * Automation/AI in controls context * Data analytics/scripting skills * Co-source management experience * Understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, EU CRA Key requirements * Flexible benefits fund * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays * Pension * Private medical insurance * Parental leave * Education assistance program

in managing senior stakeholders * Strong testing methodologies and deficiency management * Experience managing Internal and External Audit relationships * Understanding of PCAOB findings and ITGC pitfalls * Experience with Audit Committee reporting * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Collaborative, cross-cultural mindset with strong ethics and risk culture focus * Comfort with ambiguity and prioritisation in a dynamic environment * Experience managing deficiencies and remediation actions * Ability to form conclusions and provide informed opinions * Desired: IFRS/US GAAP knowledge * Qualification with 5 years post-qualification experience (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent) preferable * Experience with Oracle * Automation/AI in controls context * Data analytics/scripting skills * Co-source management experience * Understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, EU CRA Key requirements * Flexible benefits fund * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays * Pension * aaa aaU_ medical insurance * Parental leave * Education assistance program