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The ICFR IT Control Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the company's internal control framework over financial reporting meets the requirements of Provision 29 under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Being a trusted partner to the First Line of Defence (1LoD), you will provide strategic guidance with a primary focus on ICFR IT controls. You will report to the Senior Manager ICFR Finance Controls and influence control design and governance across business and IT functions.

What you'll do:

• Assess and optimize ICFR IT controls to mitigate financial reporting risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Improve control design and governance, promoting sustainable practices across IT and Finance processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and standardization to enhance efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to improve control gaps and strengthen operational resilience.
• Ensure integration of ICFR IT controls with IT General Controls (ITGC) and maintain accurate Risk & Control Matrices (RACM).
• Monitor new risks, technology changes, and regulatory developments to keep controls aligned with global best practices.
• Provide thought guidance, and training to stakeholders on ICFR IT requirements and their impact on financial reporting.
• Act as a promoter for continuous improvement, promoting a culture of accountability and risk awareness across business and IT functions.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agri finance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

What you'll bring:

• Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent - preferably including either an IT audit background or corporate experience in an internal controls function
• 6+ years experience in IT audit, IT risk, internal controls, or technology governance.
• Relevant IT certifications such as CISA, CISM, or ITIL are desirable
• Experience delivering a change agenda that involves having to influence a range of stakeholders who are not in their reporting line.
• Understanding of process and controls tooling options, with experience in design, implementation and supporting tooling solutions.
• Experience in either a large multinational organisation or a PLC with a matrix business structure.
• Excellent English language skills.

What you will get:

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & book.
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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