Internal Controls Manager

Job description

Country: United Kingdom                                               Job Function: Accounting & Finance

State / Province: England                                 Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Stockport                                    Brand: adidas

Relocation: No Selection

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

Position is integral to the on-going focus on Corporate Governance and Retail Profit Protection. It aims at

· Improving Internal Controls of Head Office (HO)
· Ensuring compliance of HO processes with established internal control frameworks and Group/WE best practices
· Responsible for working with local management to identify opportunities for improvement, measure and analyse current business processes, and redesign processes to meet the needs of a complex and growing business.
· As part of the WE internal control team, supporting and guiding local business partners in the course of their daily interactions with the WE control framework.

Key Responsibilities:

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· Coordinate the timely and accurate completion of the Market’s Global Controls Self- Assessment questionnaire, communicating and then monitoring action plans over the course of the year.
· Carry out sample based control assessments of HO processes as and when required by the Global business, using adidas Group risk management & internal controls best practices. Report on results, agree action plans, deadlines and responsibilities with department Heads and ensure full implementation of findings.
· Work in close relation with the Cluster and local management teams to review, improve and harmonise processes and update policies and controls accordingly.
· Ownership of the quarterly Risk Register process, working with the VP Finance North Europe, Managing Director North Europe and sales teams to ensure an accurate and up to date assessment of risk is documented for the Market.
· Periodically analyse, review, communicate and support the use of the WE Authorisation matrix locally, working with business partners to ensure smooth transitions and effective use.
· Act as a point of contact and conduit to WE for all local and Market internal controls queries that are raised.

Authorities:

· N/A

Key Relationships:

· Managing Director and First Line leadership team
· Group Policies & Internal Controls
· Global Profit Protection
· Group Risk Management
· Group Internal Audit
· Legal & Compliance Western Europe team
· Manager Profit Protection WE

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Experience of Risk management & Audit. A background in internal controls is beneficial
· Experience of working as part of a remote team
· Effective communication and team work skills
· Fluent in English, other European Language(s) are an advantage
· Previous exposure to Finance with understanding of Financial processes
· Strong communication skills and high degree of stakeholder orientation
· MS office suite of products – Upper intermediate to advanced

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· Financial Audit or Business speciality – ACA qualification preferred
· University degree or tertiary education/Functional: 3+ years professional experience