Sheldon Thomas-Jones, FCCA CA

Global Finance Transformation Leader | Finance Director | Head of Internal Controls | SOX Compliance & Risk Governance Expert

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Global Finance Leader with 20+ years of experience driving transformation, internal controls, and risk governance across multinational organizations in EMEA, US, and Asia-Pacific. I specialize in delivering strategic finance initiatives that strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, and enable sustainable growth. Proven expertise in SOX (US, UK, J-SOX), IFRS, and US GAAP frameworks, with hands-on experience leading large-scale finance transformation and risk management programs. Key strengths: ✔ Finance Transformation & Process Optimization ✔ Internal Controls & SOX Compliance ✔ Risk Governance & Enterprise Risk Management ✔ Audit & Assurance Leadership ✔ ERP & GRC Platforms: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite Passionate about building resilient financial systems, reducing risk exposure, and aligning governance with business growth objectives. Open to global executive roles and interim consulting assignments.

Experience

  • Vice President Financial Services at Axsys Global Management Systems Ltd
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Senior Finance Manager - Process Improvement at WorldRemit
    May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

    Oversee finance transformation initiatives, aligning controls with best practice while streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy. Lead cross-functional projects to improve compliance frameworks and deliver measurable cost and time savings.

  • Associate Consultant at RGP
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Provide specialist consultancy in risk assessment, audit readiness, and financial control design for clients across multiple industries.

  • Senior Business Process Management Consultant at Experis/Manpower Group
    Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos

    Drive process optimisation and compliance enhancements for global clients, focusing on operational risk reduction and governance improvement.

  • Caregiving at Career Break
    Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr

    Support relative medical treatment and recovery