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Are you passionate about driving excellence in internal controls and governance? At Centrica, we’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Group Control Assistant Manager to help shape and sustain a robust control environment across the Group.
About your role:
As a Group Control Assistant Manager, you will focus on ensuring that the highest standards of control are applied across the Group by supporting the Group Control Managers and the Group Head of Control, with respect to:
Evaluating the Group Risk and Control environment
Establishing, defining and overseeing the implementing of key controls relevant for managing significant risks (in line with Group Policies and Standards)
Driving an effective and efficient internal control environment across the Group
Monitoring controls performance, reporting performance, and recommending actions to remediate deficiencies or to address weaknesses / areas for improvement
Providing expert support and facilitation to support Business Units and Functions
Location: The successful person would be required to commute to our head office in Windsor (SL4 5GD) circa 1-2 times per week.
Responsibilities of the role:
Support the development and maintenance of a comprehensive internal control framework (financial and non-financial), aligned with regulatory standards such as the FRC UK Corporate Governance Code.
Facilitate strategic discussions and decision-making around controls at leadership and management levels.
Monitor and report on control performance, identifying gaps and recommending remediation actions.
Promote awareness of control benefits across the organisation and drive adoption of best practices.
Collaborate with BU and Functional teams to share insights and strengthen control design.
Provide independent challenge on control data, ensuring risks are accurately identified and mitigated.
Escalate control issues in line with governance protocols.
Prepare high-quality control reporting for the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, and Executive leadership.
Deliver training and guidance to embed control principles across the Group.
Here's what we’re looking for:
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
Exam-qualified or fully qualified accountant.
Strong knowledge of control frameworks (e.g. COSO, SOX, UK Corporate Governance Code) and experience implementing or supporting them.
Proven ability to support senior leaders in making effective control decisions.
Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools is desirable.
Skilled in using data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
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