Burberry Senior Manager, Finance Compliance

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing operation and enhancement of the Finance Internal Controls Framework, including SOX-aligned controls where applicable
• Maintain and govern Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), Minimum Acceptable Controls (MACs) and key process documentation, ensuring changes arising from business activity or transformation are appropriately assessed and approved
• Act as the Finance controls subject matter expert, supporting projects, regulatory developments and change initiatives across the business
• Partner with internal and external auditors to strengthen the control environment and support a controls-reliant audit approach
• Oversee SAP access controls and Segregation of Duties (SoD), working with Technology teams to identify and remediate risks
• Promote a strong controls culture by educating stakeholders on financial risk, internal controls and alignment with related frameworks such as IT General Controls (ITGCs)

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, operating or enhancing financial risk and control frameworks within large, complex organisations
• Strong technical understanding of internal controls, SOX, financial risk and fraud prevention, applied in a pragmatic and commercial way
• Experience managing RACMs, MACs and key controls, particularly in environments undergoing change or transformation
• Confident working in a SAP environment, including access management and Segregation of Duties concepts
• Clear and credible communicator, able to influence, challenge constructively and build strong relationships across Finance and the wider business

Skills

Experience

Proven experience designing, operating or enhancing financial risk and control frameworks within large, complex organisations. Experience managing RACMs, MACs and key controls, particularly in environments undergoing change or transformation. Confident working in a SAP environment with access management and SoD concepts.

Education

Professionally qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA or international equivalent). Internal audit or controls qualifications (e.g. CIA, CMIIA) are an advantage.

Workplace

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

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