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About the Role
The Head of Systems, Risk & Controls is accountable for defining and delivering the strategy for finance systems, risk management, and internal controls across the Group. This role will lead the design, build, and stabilisation of a high-performing global team, ensuring robust governance, scalable processes, and a sustainable control environment aligned to SOX and regulatory requirements. The role 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.
Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the global Systems, Risk & Controls strategy aligned to Finance transformation objectives and regulatory requirements (incl. 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 (e.g. Planning, FCCS, ARCS, EDM).
- Support finance data and reporting platforms.
- Be responsible for system design, enhancements, and performance, ensuring scalability, integration, and data integrity.
- Drive continuous improvement of finance technology landscape, including automation and simplification initiatives.
- Lead the end-to-end design and effectiveness of systems-based internal controls (ITGCs and automated controls).
- Ensure compliance with SOX and broader regulatory frameworks, including audit readiness and remediation activities.
- Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to maintain and enhance control assurance.
- Build, lead, and develop teams across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. UK, Ireland, India, Europe).
- Develop a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within a matrixed environment.
- Drive alignment between systems design, data structures, and internal controls to enable efficient reporting and compliance.
- Act as a key senior partner to Finance, Technology, Risk, and Audit team members.
Requirements
- 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 record in Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM implementation or optimisation.
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
- Prior experience building and leading high-performing teams at scale.
- Experience within large transformation programmes (e.g. ERP implementations, finance transformation).
Skills
- Ability to define vision and translate into deliverable roadmaps.
- 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 and ability to operate at executive level.
- Ability to balance control, efficiency, and business value.
- Experience driving adoption and behavioural change across large organisations.
Location
- London
- Dublin
- Leeds
Work Type
- 12 Month FTC
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Uncapped holiday allowance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- £1,000 annual self-development learning fund
- Invest via the Flutters Sharesave Scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
About the Company
- We are a world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, with a market leading position in the US and across the world.
- We have an unparalleled portfolio of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.
- With our global scale and challenger attitude, through which we excite and entertain our customers, in a safe and sustainable way. Using our collective power, the Flutter Edge, we aim to disrupt the sector, learning from the past to create a better future for our customers, colleagues and communities.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
- If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.