Finance Control Manager in London

About Marex Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 2,300 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

The Finance department is a key function with responsibility for reporting the financial results and maintaining a robust controls environment over financial reporting which covers multiple stakeholders from internal management, auditors and regulators. The Controls team will be based in London with global responsibility. It is anticipated it will have representation in the US.

The Finance Control Manager is required to manage all aspects of our financial control infrastructure at Marex. They are responsible for managing the financial control framework across Finance which includes the balance sheet substantiation and identification of control gaps and manual processes. The Finance Control Manager will be required to manage a book of actions to completion which will mitigate identified weaknesses and operational risk, system implementation to support control activities and take ownership of any associated SOX related issues. This role is critical in ensuring the firms adherence to the necessary internal controls and financial reporting requirements mandated under SOX, while also driving improvements in internal control processes.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Collaboration: As a member of the Finance Controls team, you will be required to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Finance management, internal audit, external auditors, and business unit leaders, to foster a culture of compliance. Collaboration with members of the wider Finance team to review business processes and associated reconciliations and substantiations will be critical to success. There is a requirement to establish the position as a trusted advisor on control and SOX-related matters, providing recommendations on control enhancements and compliance strategy.
• SOX Compliance support: Ensure that the relevant internal controls support the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404) for financial reporting and internal controls. Work with management to address any weaknesses identified as part of the Sox reviews.
• Internal Controls Management: Manage the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across the organization, ensuring they are effective and efficient. Identify and evaluate control gaps, propose solutions, and work with cross-functional teams to remediate issues.
• Risk Assessment and Process Improvements: Contribute to the risk assessment and quality assurance process to identify financial and operational risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place to mitigate these risks. Drive continuous improvement in internal control processes, working closely with business units to streamline operations without compromising control effectiveness.
• Coordination with External Auditors: Communicate with external auditors where required on control related matters. Assist in the preparation for the quarterly reviews and annual audits, providing supporting documentation and addressing auditor queries.
• Training & Awareness: Provide training and guidance to key business stakeholders on internal controls best practices. Promote a strong culture of compliance and control awareness throughout the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, IT, Legal, and Operational teams to ensure that internal controls are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the senior leaders to support the strategic direction of SOX compliance efforts.
• Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with.
• Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values.
• At all times complying with the FCA’s Code of Conduct [UK only] /Marex’s Code of Conduct [non UK].
• To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility.
• To escalate risks and provide workable solutions.
• To provide input to risk management processes, as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO framework, and other relevant financial regulations.
• Proficient in internal controls design and testing, financial reporting, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with financial systems and software tools, such as Peoplesoft, SAP, Oracle, or other ERPs, and audit management software (e.g., Workiva, TeamMate, RSA Archer). 8+ years of relevant experience in financial services or a regulated industry.
• Proven track record in a Finance team assessing and improving controls and processes, with an understanding of the regulatory environment and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with Control audits, risk management, and process optimization.
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment and knowledge of the risk and compliance requirements associated with this.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity.
• Resilient in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take a high level of responsibility in a fast pace and high-volume environment.
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness.

If you’re forging a career in this area and are looking for your next step, get in touch! Marex is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. We welcome applications from candidates returning to the workforce. Also, Marex is committed to avoiding circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you, please include it in your application.