At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a global team to enhance IT controls and drive effective business practices.
- Company: Join Kraft Heinz, a dynamic employer with a fun and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive pay, and a clear career development pathway.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams across the globe and mentor young professionals.
- Why this job: Gain global leadership experience while making a real impact in IT controls.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in Finance/Accounting, with strong IT Audit or Controls experience.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
The Manager, Global IT Internal Controls, is responsible for providing leadership to drive an effective and efficient control environment supporting the business and IT functions across the organization. The position offers an excellent opportunity to gain an understanding of Global Kraft Heinz business practices and systems and gain global level leadership experience.
This role involves managing and leading the Global IT Internal Controls team for all workstreams in the annual plan for the team. It involves working with international zone leadership, Global Internal Controls leadership team, international zone internal controls lead, India delivery center team, external and internal auditors.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Global Internal Controls leadership to develop Annual IT Internal Controls annual and multi-year plan for workstream including ITGCs, Automated Controls, S/4 Implementation, Automation/Analytics, and others.
- Perform Annual IT Risk Assessments and other scoping procedures.
- Maintain the Risk and Control matrix for IT controls, and applicable documentation in the Audit Board.
- Plan, direct, and oversee onshore and offshore teams to accomplish IT Controls Annual plan in areas of ITGCs, Automated Controls, S/4 Implementations, Automation.
- Provide direct leadership to one Senior Analyst and coach/partner/oversight Kraft Heinz professional based in our offshore Global Capabilities Center for all areas of execution of annual plan.
- Manage quality and timely completion of all procedures in support of the Global Internal Controls Annual program.
- Lead advisory IT Controls review in special areas like S/4 implementation and others.
- Review test results for accuracy and for completion of control objectives.
- Ensure documented results meet program documentation quality standards.
- Coach, Mentor, and train IT Controls team including offshore GCC team on new technical areas as applicable.
- Coordinate with International Zone leads for scoping and execution updates.
- Strong communications across the organization to drive control awareness, accountability, and reporting.
- Provide regular reporting to Internal Controls and other leadership levels via reports and other mechanisms.
- Responsible for driving the identification, monitoring and remediation of issues, and reporting progress for senior management.
- Hold regular required training sessions to continue to educate the IT Controls team.
- Supervise the scoping and review of service auditors’ reports for key applications, and appropriate mapping of CUECs.
- Support internal and external auditors; drive timely resolution of requests and follow-ups.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required, MBA or business-related master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Finance or Accounting preferred, including at least 3 years of experience in IT Audit or Controls.
- CISA / CIA / CPA / Public Accounting experience preferred.
- SAP and GRC experience strongly preferred.
- Strong project management and organizational skills to run global IT controls projects.
- Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and influence others.
- Excellent communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills to present regular updates to leadership teams across international zones.
- Impeccable information technology and risk assessment acumen.
- Ability to coordinate clearly and work with global teams in varied time zones.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop 10+ young professionals in Global IT Internal Controls organization between Europe and India.
- Strong business acumen.
What We Offer You:
- An ambitious employer with an industry-recognised career development pathway.
- A meritocratic, pay for performance approach.
- A fun, collaborative office culture that celebrates good food and good times with regular events and socials.
- An active network of Business Resource Groups, sponsored by leadership, that promote education, celebration, & allyship, helping to create an inclusive work environment.
- Flexible and hybrid working approach, including ability to work from abroad.
Location(s): London - The Shard
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Global IT Internal Controls Manager employer: The Kraft Heinz Company
The Kraft Heinz Company is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the vibrant Southbank area of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides flexible hybrid working arrangements and encourages collaboration across teams to drive innovation and performance. Joining Kraft Heinz means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values analytical expertise and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.