Group Controls Assistant Manager

Overview

Ensuring robust internal controls and governance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• control framework
• risk assessment
• control reporting
• governance escalation
• training delivery
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Escalate control issues in line with governance protocols. -Driving an effective and efficient internal control environment across the Group -Provide independent challenge on control data, ensuring risks are accurately identified and mitigated. -Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control framework (financial and non-financial), aligned with regulatory standards such as the FRC UK Corporate Governance Code. -Establishing, defining and overseeing the implementing of key controls relevant for managing significant risks (in line with Group Policies and Standards) -Collaborate with BU and Functional teams to share insights and strengthen control design. -Facilitate strategic discussions and decision-making around controls at leadership and management levels. -Monitoring controls performance, reporting performance, and recommending actions to remediate deficiencies or to address weaknesses / areas for improvement -Prepare high-quality control reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Executive leadership. -Evaluating the Group Risk and Control environment -Providing expert support and facilitation to support Business Units and Functions -Deliver training and guidance to embed control principles across the Group. -Monitor and report on control performance, identifying gaps and recommending remediation actions. -Promote awareness of control benefits across the organisation and drive adoption of best practices.

Requirements

• control frameworks
• grc tools
• qualified accountant
• relevant degree
• data analysis
• communication

What You Bring

-Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity. -Strong knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code) and experience implementing or supporting them. -Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools is desirable. -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. -Exam-qualified or fully qualified accountant. -Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline. -Skilled in using data to generate insights and inform decisions. -Proven ability to support senior leaders in making effective control decisions.

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About Centrica

-Centrica was established in 1997 through the demerger of British Gas plc and operates as a multinational energy and services company. -The company operates across the energy value chain, including production, trading, storage, and sales of gas and electricity. -It holds a portfolio of assets, including renewable energy infrastructure and customer-focused solutions like heat pump installations and EV chargers. -Centrica's key brands include British Gas, Bord Gáis Energy, and Centrica Business Solutions. -Recent financial highlights show adjusted operating profits of over £3 billion and strong free cash flow. -It has made substantial investments in renewable energy with over 11.6 GW under management. -Centrica also plays a significant role in decarbonization efforts, including ambitions to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.

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