Head of Systems, Risks & Controls
Job Title: Head of Systems, Risks & Controls
Division: Flutter Functions
Location: London / Dublin / Leeds
Contract type: Permanent or 12 month FTC
Your Team
The Head of Systems, Risk & Controls is accountable for defining and delivering the strategy for finance systems, risk management, and internal controls across the Group. This role will lead the design, build, and stabilisation of a high-performing global team, ensuring robust governance, scalable processes, and a sustainable control environment aligned to SOX and regulatory requirements.
The role operates at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Risk, driving transformation across Oracle Cloud (ERP), EPM platforms, and associated finance systems to enable efficient, controlled, and insight-led financial operations.
What you`ll do
Define and deliver the global Systems, Risk & Controls strategy aligned to Finance transformation objectives and regulatory requirements (incl. SOX).
Act as the senior authority on finance systems governance, risk frameworks, and control design across ERP, EPM, and related platforms.
Partner with CFO leadership, Technology, and Transformation teams to embed systems and controls into strategic programmes.
Lead governance and optimisation of core finance systems including: Oracle Cloud ERP, Oracle EPM (e.g. Planning, FCCS, ARCS, EDM)
Supporting finance data and reporting platforms
Be responsible for system design, enhancements, and performance, ensuring scalability, integration, and data integrity.
Drive continuous improvement of finance technology landscape, including automation and simplification initiatives.
Lead the end-to-end design and effectiveness of systems-based internal controls (ITGCs and automated controls).
Ensure compliance with SOX and broader regulatory frameworks, including audit readiness and remediation activities.
Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to maintain and enhance control assurance.
Build, lead, and develop teams across multiple jurisdictions (e.g. UK, Ireland, India, Europe).
Develop a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within a matrixed environment.
Drive alignment between systems design, data structures, and internal controls to enable efficient reporting and compliance.
Act as a key senior partner to Finance, Technology, Risk, and Audit team members.
Key Skills
Ability to define vision and translate into deliverable roadmaps.
Deep knowledge of Oracle Fusion ERP and Oracle EPM ecosystems.
Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, ITGCs, and COSO frameworks.
Confirmed ability to lead large-scale finance transformation programmes.
Experience leading distributed teams and operating in a matrix environment.
Strong communication and ability to operate at executive level.
Ability to balance control, efficiency, and business value.
Experience driving adoption and behavioural change across large organisations.
How you`ll do it
Qualified Accountant or equivalent (ACA, ACCA, CPA or similar).
Significant experience in Finance Systems, Internal Controls, or IT Audit roles within a global organisation.
Proven experience leading SOX compliance programmes and control frameworks.
Consistent record in Oracle Cloud ERP and EPM implementation or optimisation.
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory environments.
Prior experience building and leading high-performing teams at scale.
Experience within large transformation programmes (e.g. ERP implementations, finance transformation).
What’s in it for you
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you joy, we want you to bring your best self to work and feel empowered to do so. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. We have an excellent benefits package that can be personalised to you:
Bonus scheme
Uncapped holiday allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Income protection
£1,000 annual…