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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced ITGC Senior Manager, Internal Controls to join our growing Global Internal Controls team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing our global IT controls environment within one of the world's fastest-growing rail businesses. Reporting to the Director of Group Internal Controls, you will lead and support the delivery of our global IT General Controls (ITGC) programme, working closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, Internal Audit and External Audit functions. This is a highly visible role where strong communication and stakeholder management skills are just as important as your technical expertise. As a trusted advisor, you will act as the conduit between the business and external co-source partners, ensuring high-quality delivery, practical risk management and effective remediation of control issues. You'll also support major IT initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations and migration projects, helping ensure controls are embedded throughout periods of significant business change. This position offers the opportunity to influence risk and controls strategy on a global scale, whilst remaining hands-on in the design, testing and enhancement of ITGC and ITAC frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of a global end-to-end IT General Controls programme, including risk assessment, testing, reporting and remediation activities.
Partner with senior IT and business stakeholders across multiple regions to strengthen the organisation's risk and controls culture.
Act as the primary relationship manager for external co-source partners and advisors, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
Provide assurance and guidance on major transformation programmes, including system implementations, upgrades, integrations and data migration activities.
Oversee ITGC and ITAC testing, ensuring controls operate effectively and meet established frameworks and standards.
Support the implementation and optimisation of SAP GRC and other IT governance processes where appropriate.
Present clear, concise findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
Work closely with External Auditors to facilitate effective assurance activities and drive timely remediation.
Deliver workshops, training and coaching to support control owners and business stakeholders.
Contribute to the continued evolution of Internal Controls through the use of analytics, technology and best practice methodologies.

Requirements

Significant experience in IT General Controls (SOX/J-SOX) and IT Application Controls.
Experience gained in either industry or professional services/practice.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
Experience managing relationships with external partners, consultants or co-source providers.
Experience supporting or auditing large-scale IT transformation programmes.
Exposure to system implementations, integrations, acquisitions and/or data migration projects.

Skills

Knowledge of SAP, SAP GRC, SAP ByDesign, Oracle or similar ERP environments.
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, COSO or ITIL.
Relevant professional qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, ACA or equivalent.
A collaborative, proactive and globally minded approach.

Location

London, London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Full time
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Experience Level

Experienced IT controls professional

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan

About the Company

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into.

Equal Opportunity

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.