Financial Controls Manager

Overview

The Nomad Group continues to go through an exciting period of change. The Group is growing organically which, combined with strategic acquisitions, is helping to build a best-in-class food company.

Through various programs, activities and strategic projects, Nomad is continuing to strengthen the emphasis on internal control and is looking to mature and develop its 2nd line controls function so that it is  for a changing organisation.

This role will have specific responsibility for supporting the Head of Internal Controls to deliver key targets in 2026 and beyond with a specific focus on IT General Controls including both ITGC’s and ITACs.  A new RACM is being developed for implementation in 2027 that will include a significant increase in the number of ITACs embedded across key processes and systems. We are looking for somebody to support development and implementation of these new ITACs and act as a support to 1st line teams within IT on the design and execution of controls together with the remediation of any control deficiencies noted through internal audit testing and/or testing by the external auditor.

Detailed knowledge of SAP/ SAP S4Hana and/ or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems would be beneficial to the role but is not essential.

Responsibilities

The role holder will be expected to develop the ITGC and ITAC framework from within he 2nd line Internal Controls team and support compliance with the framework ensuring that:

• An appropriate, standardised, ITGC and ITAC framework is devised and implemented for both ERPs and IT systems in scope for SOX more generally (e.g., payroll systems, blackline)
• IT matters for non-core systems are appropriately represented in steering committees and other governance forums as necessary
• Systems/ application owners have been identified and are sufficiently trained to manage the requirements of the framework and the sustained quality execution of all ITGCs and ITACs
• Control owners are supported to develop and implement remediation plans for identified IT control deficiencies, working with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and effective remediation
• Appropriate assurance programmes are developed for Automated Controls (ITACs) including the development of automated monitoring of controls working in close collaboration with 3rd line internal audit team
• Assess the effectiveness of ITGCs and identify areas for improvement, including through risk assessments, control testing, and data analysis
• Work closely the the access teams to ensure all systems access controls /ITGC’s for each system in scope for SOX are robust and pass all relevant testing.
• A set of procedural guides to support systems/ application owners in complying with the ITGC framework are developed and ratified by relevant stakeholders
• The IT team are  supported by this role including for the the annual SOX scoping exercise for IT elements
• Work with other IT and finance teams within the organization to provide guidance on ITGCs and promote a culture of strong internal controls
• Work closely with Internal Audit to ensure alignment on work and audit recommendations
• External Auditors are supported to deliver their specific controls assurance requirements and work with 1st line to remediate any deficiencies noted from the external audit
• Support business process control improvement work as needed including the development of additional ITACs to drive process efficiency and automation
• Support and develop specific controls such as Segregation of Duties, Sensitive Access and report baselining exercises

Accountabilities

• Ownership (and development) of a standardised ITGC and ITAC framework to support Nomad SOX compliance requirements with respect to systems and applications.
• Become a go-to partner for the business and build the Internal Control function’s brand across the business.
• Primary point of contact for system/ application owners with queries specifically related to compliance with the controls framework
• Working closely with Internal Audit to drive  the ITGC controls assurance programme (SOX) for Nomad Foods
• Supporting External Auditors to facilitate a smooth audit process.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on the status of ITGCs / ITACs and any relevant remediation efforts

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CISA (preferred) or finalist
• Working within Internal Audit, Internal Controls or specific SOX experience in the ITGC and ITAC field, including the design of new controls for core processes in scope for SOX
•  Experience of auditing and/ or implementing ITGCs /ITACs
• Excellent communication skills across all levels within the organisation and the ability to deliver information both orally and in writing
• The ability to explain complex IT issues to a non-technical audience
• An understanding of the internal control priorities for SOX specifically for IT controls and ability to quantify, communicate and manage internal control risks for IT
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others.
• An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts
• Pays attention to detail and sees things through to completion
• Meeting deadlines
• Have an enquiring and questioning approach to work

Desirable

• FMCG/ foods
• Working with companies that are in the process of developing and improving their SOX and Internal Control environment, with specific reference to ITGC’s and ITACs
• Be a self-starter who manages their own time and seeks to add value to the role