VP/Head of Finance Controls
Company Description
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Description
Internal Grade: EB6
Experian is seeking an experienced finance leader to lead our global Financial Controls function in a period when we are seeking to drive a significant ICFR controls programme uplift, enhancing how financial controls are designed, operated and governed across our global business.
This is a unique opportunity to shape both the future operating model for financial controls and the long-term capability of the global Finance organisation.
The individual appointed to this role will be pivotal in leading Experian through the next phase of its financial controls maturity, helping embed controls by design into our processes, systems and technologies, while leveraging automation, analytics and AI to create a more intelligent, efficient and scalable controls environment.
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Working with senior leaders across Finance, Technology, Risk and other functions, you will help build a modern, technology-enabled controls environment that supports Experian's future growth while strengthening governance, improving efficiency and increasing confidence in financial reporting.
Following the successful delivery of the transformation programme, the role will evolve into the strategic leadership of Experian's global Financial Controls function, ensuring the continued effectiveness, maturity and continuous improvement of our |ICFR control environment.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Experience of leading a geographically-spread team in a complex, global company
- Experience of leading a controls implementation project
- Professional audit/accountancy background and qualifications
- Deep understanding of what a strong internal control environment looks like (experience of delivering under a SOX-style regime highly beneficial)
Additional Information
Benefits include:-
- Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
- Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more!
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program