IT General Controls Manager
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Healthy animals and happy owners - that's the goal.
We are IVC Evidensia, and we are on a mission to build the world's best veterinary group. Investing in people, premises and processes, we deliver outstanding care in around 2,500 locations globally.
We are looking for a IT General Controls Manager to join us in our mission and be an integral part of enhancing capabilities in the finance function by driving best practice and compliance across each regional finance function. We are seeking a dynamic IT General Controls Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining our technological framework, ensuring the effective management of our IT resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology governance.
£0 - £0 a year
Competitive
Day to day, the IT General Controls Manager will be involved in:
*Framework Development: Craft and implement a comprehensive IT General Controls (ITGC) framework, detailing necessary policies, procedures, and role definitions to manage technology resources and services optimally based on internal policies and expected industry standards.
*Co-ordinate delivery of the framework: Work with the appropriate IT teams to agree a delivery plan of the framework controls and track progress against the plan to ensure the framework is implemented in the priority and timelines to be agreed with the audit committee.
*Audit and Review: Conduct periodic audits and reviews of IT governance and improvement processes, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and control requirements.
*Group Guidance: Serve as a key advisor across the organization, facilitating the adoption and implementation of the IT controls framework to ensure robust technology management.
*Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess the effectiveness of IT controls using defined metrics and indicators. Prepare reports on outcomes and recommend enhancements to bolster IT governance.
*Risk Reporting: Develop and refine Group Technology Risk Reporting mechanisms aimed at achieving continuous monitoring. This includes integrating issues, control indicators, incidents, and findings to provide a transparent view of the organization's risk landscape.
Ideally, the IT General Controls Manager will have:
*Expertise and Experience: A seasoned subject matter expert (SME) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in roles focused on technology governance, quality management, IT project management, IT service management, or IT process improvement. Proven track record of leading and delivering successful IT improvement projects.
*Pragmatic Delivery: A highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and the ability to work in a rapidly growing complex business environment with developing maturity of processes.
*Technical Knowledge: demonstrable understanding of technology governance and improvement frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL), methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and risk management standards (e.g., ISO27001).
*Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical abilities with problem-solving and decision-making skills, capable of navigating complex and ambiguous situations.
*Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, combined with strong stakeholder management capabilities and relationship-building capabilities.
*Certifications: While not mandatory, professional qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE, CCSK, or similar are desirable and reflect a commitment to professional development and expertise in the field.
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.
What We Offer:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
* Work-life balance
*25 days annual leave
* Your birthday as a paid day off
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Pension
* Discounted staff pet care
* Dog Friendly office
* Parking available
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.