Finance Manager, Internal Controls & Risk Management

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to join our team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding Heathrow's financial integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework and drive the Finance Risk Management agenda, partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to foster a robust control culture. If you are passionate about continuous improvement, risk management, and delivering assurance in line with COSO and UK Corporate Governance standards, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of our finance function.

Responsibilities

• Lead Heathrow's Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, the Finance Risk Management agenda, and the development of a strong control culture across the organisation.
• Partner closely with operational and financial stakeholders, internal and external auditors, and senior leadership to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately mitigated through well-designed and effective controls.
• Design, document, and test key financial and IT general controls, ensuring high-quality narratives, Risk and Control Matrices, workpapers, and consistent methodologies across the Finance function.
• Oversee the identification, reporting, and remediation of internal control gaps, including root cause analysis, coordination with internal and external auditors, and clear visibility of issues and progress for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Lead the ICFR annual assessment programme, strengthen processes in line with COSO and UK Corporate Governance requirements, and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the Finance team's risk register, provide assurance reporting to the Finance Leadership Team and Audit Committee, and support training and capability building across the Finance community.

Qualifications

• ACA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in internal controls, audit, risk management or financial governance (including Big 4 experience).
• Strong knowledge of ICFR/SOX methodologies and COSO 2013 framework.
• Experience with IT General Controls Assessment and Financial System controls (e.g. Oracle).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including senior management.
• Experience working alongside cyber and technology functions on controls-related issues.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future, including performance-based annual bonuses, Share in Success Bonus plans, generous annual leave allowances, market-leading pensions, private health insurance, and a wide range of wellbeing tools. We also provide varied learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Working Location

Our hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing flexibility while ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You will need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger and Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.