Head of Systems, Risks & Controls

This role is accountable for defining and delivering the strategy for finance systems, risk management and internal controls across the Group. It leads the design, build and stabilisation of a high-performing global team to ensure robust governance, scalable processes and a sustainable control environment aligned to SOX and regulatory requirements. The position operates at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Risk, driving transformation across Oracle Cloud (ERP), EPM platforms and associated finance systems to enable efficient, controlled and insight-led financial operations.

• Define and deliver the global Systems, Risk & Controls strategy, aligned to finance transformation objectives and regulatory requirements including SOX.
• Act as the senior authority on finance systems governance, risk frameworks and control design across ERP, EPM and related platforms.
• Partner with CFO leadership, Technology and Transformation teams to embed systems and controls into strategic programmes.
• Lead governance and optimisation of core finance systems, including Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle EPM (Planning, FCCS, ARCS, EDM) and supporting finance data and reporting platforms.
• Own system design, enhancements and performance, ensuring scalability, integration and data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement of the finance technology landscape, including automation and simplification initiatives.
• Lead the end-to-end design and effectiveness of systems-based internal controls, including ITGCs and automated controls.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and broader regulatory frameworks, including audit readiness and remediation activities, and partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to maintain and enhance control assurance.
• Build, lead and develop teams across multiple jurisdictions such as the UK, Ireland, India and Europe, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement within a matrixed environment.
• Drive alignment between systems design, data structures and internal controls, and act as a key senior partner to Finance, Technology, Risk and Audit colleagues.

• Qualified accountant or equivalent (ACA, ACCA, CPA or similar).
• Significant experience in finance systems, internal controls or IT audit roles within a global organisation.
• Proven experience leading SOX compliance programmes and control frameworks.
• Consistent track record in Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM implementation or optimisation.
• Deep knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP and Oracle EPM ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, ITGCs and COSO frameworks.
• Confirmed ability to lead large-scale finance transformation programmes.
• Experience leading distributed teams and operating in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to operate at executive level.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
• Prior experience building and leading high-performing teams at scale.
• Experience within large transformation programmes such as ERP implementations and finance transformation.
• Ability to define a vision and translate it into deliverable roadmaps.
• Ability to balance control, efficiency and business value.
• Experience driving adoption and behavioural change across large organisations.

• Flexible employer, supporting colleagues with personal commitments or hobbies so they can bring their best self to work.

• Bonus scheme
• Uncapped holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• £1,000 Annual self-development learning fund
• Opportunity to invest via the Flutter Sharesave Scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Personalised benefits package

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