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INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.JOB PURPOSE

As the

Senior Manager, Finance Compliance

at Burberry, you''ll play a key role in strengthening financial governance and protecting organisational value within the business. This role leads the final rollout and ongoing enhancement of our global finance internal control framework, driving compliance, mitigating risk, and partnering with stakeholders to embed robust controls, accountability, and operational discipline.This Senior Manager, Finance Compliance role is offered on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 18 months, and will be based in our Queen Street, Leeds office for a minimum of 3 days per week.RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design, implementation, and documentation of the global Finance Internal Controls Framework.Act as the internal controls subject matter expert across finance projects, regulatory changes, and transformation initiatives.Promote best practices in internal controls, including automation and technology adoption.Partner with internal and external auditors to strengthen the control environment and support a controls-reliant audit approach.Ensure internal controls are embedded in business-as-usual processes globally, with a focus on standardisation and efficiency.Maintain and oversee Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), Minimum Acceptable Controls (MACs), and process documentation.Monitor SAP access controls to safeguard segregation of duties and reduce risk exposure.Educate stakeholders and embed a strong risk-aware and controls-focused culture across the business.Evaluate control effectiveness and lead remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.Ensure alignment and integration of the finance control framework with other business functions (e.g. IT, HR, supply chain).PERSONAL PROFILE

Proven experience in developing and implementing risk and control frameworks within large organisations. Sarbanes-Oxley experience (SOX) preferredA detailed understanding of internal controls, fraud and risk management requirements in a complex organisation.FTSE 100 experience preferredExperience in assessing, designing, and managing controls to address root cause issues and risks in a way which is effective, yet practicalHighly-developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade through credibility, integrity and professionalismExperience in leading risk and controls workshops and presenting technical controls and risk information to staff at all levels in a way which is meaningful, compelling and relevantAbility to maintain relationships with a wide range of people across an organisationEnthusiasm, resilience, drive and commitment, with the ability to work effectively and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, fast-growth environment8+ years’ experience in internal controls, internal audit and/or risk-related rolesExperience working in an SAP environmentAn accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA or international equivalent)Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

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