Head of Business Process SOX & Internal Controls
Location: London (Hybrid)
Lead SOX Readiness for a High-Growth, International Business
We're partnering with a rapidly growing, venture-backed organisation as it builds its finance and governance function ahead of its next stage of growth.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the Business Process (BP) SOX workstream, taking ownership of SOX readiness across a global organisation while working closely with executive leadership, Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Legal and Audit teams.
Reporting directly to the VP of SOX & Internal Controls, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and embedding a best-in-class internal controls framework, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape the organisation's governance environment from the ground up.
The Opportunity
You'll own the end-to-end delivery of the Business Process SOX programme, leading control design, testing, remediation and stakeholder engagement across multiple business functions.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building frameworks, influencing senior leadership and delivering high-impact governance programmes within a fast-paced, international environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the Business Process SOX workstream across the organisation.
- Develop and maintain the SOX scope and annual Business Process testing plan.
- Oversee the design, documentation and testing of controls across all in-scope business processes.
- Identify control deficiencies and partner with stakeholders to deliver practical remediation plans.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors throughout the SOX programme.
- Present programme updates to Executive Committees, Steering Committees and Audit Committees.
- Build strong relationships across Finance, IT, HR, Procurement, Legal and Internal Audit.
- Support process owners with guidance, training and best practice on SOX compliance.
- Help build and develop the Business Process SOX team as the programme grows.
- Contribute to year-end SOX assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- 6-8+ years' experience leading Business Process SOX programmes.
- Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and internal controls frameworks.
- Experience delivering SOX readiness or SOX implementation programmes.
- IPO readiness experience would be highly advantageous.
- Big Four background is desirable but not essential.
- Exposure to Enterprise Risk Management or Internal Audit is beneficial.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadership.
- Strong project management capability with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Hands-on approach with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- Willingness to travel internationally when required.
Why Apply?
- Lead a business-critical SOX programme with executive visibility.
- Build and shape an internal controls framework from the ground up.
- Work alongside senior leadership in a rapidly scaling international business.
- Clear opportunity to influence governance, risk and compliance strategy.
- Excellent long-term career progression as the organisation continues to grow.
If you're an experienced SOX professional looking to step into a highly visible leadership role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.