Senior Financial Controls Accountant

Ocado Group
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Stakeholder communication","Presentation skills","Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Autonomy"]

Shape and maintain the Group’s financial controls framework as part of the second line of defence. Coordinate controls design, implementation, monitoring, and controls testing, including RACMs, segregation of duties reviews, and IT general controls for finance applications (e.g., Oracle Fusion). Partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders, manage risk inputs and auditor evidence, support UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) submissions, and deliver training, metrics, and committee papers.

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Ocado Group
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Senior Financial Controls Accountant

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Job Summary

Shape and maintain the Group’s financial controls framework as part of the second line of defence. Coordinate controls design, implementation, monitoring, and controls testing, including RACMs, segregation of duties reviews, and IT general controls for finance applications (e.g., Oracle Fusion). Partner with finance and non-finance stakeholders, manage risk inputs and auditor evidence, support UK Corporate Governance Code (Provision 29) submissions, and deliver training, metrics, and committee papers.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of the Group’s Financial Controls environment, including business processes and ITGC for finance applications (e.g., Oracle Fusion).
  • •Partner with controls stakeholders as a subject matter expert, guiding and challenging control owners on financial controls methodology.
  • •Design, build, and maintain Financial Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) and manage the self-assurance and certification process.
  • •Coordinate financial controls evidence for external auditors (business process and ITGC) and manage inputs to the Finance Risk Register and fraud risk assessment.
  • •Perform controls testing, review segregation of duties, deliver controls training and committee papers, and support UK Corporate Governance Code provision 29 submissions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Private MedicalIncome ProtectionLife AssurancePensionRemote WorkInterest-free LoansEap

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years’ Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) with ACA, ACCA, IIA, or equivalent.
  • •Experience in a similar role within second line, Internal Audit, or other assurance functions.
  • •In-depth knowledge of RACMs and controls testing concepts (e.g., walkthroughs, sampling, test types).
  • •Thorough understanding of internal control processes for multinational operations and risk-appropriate assurance best practice.
  • •Working knowledge of IT general controls (ITGC), plus strong stakeholder communication and autonomy.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Stakeholder communicationPresentation skillsAnalytical thinkingProblem-solvingAutonomy
Certifications:ACAACCAIIA
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Oracle FusionIT general controls (ITGC)

Company Brief

Ocado Group
Ocado Group provides end-to-end automation, robotics, and software solutions for online grocery retail and logistics, licensing its Ocado Smart Platform to supermarket partners worldwide while operating its own retail joint ventures.
Industry: Supply Chain Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hatfield, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000
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