OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Following Flutters listing on the NYSE we are required to comply with SoX requirements relating to internal controls over financial reporting. Flutter already has an internal control assurance (ICA) function however to meet the requirements in a sustainable and scalable way the ICA team needs uplift its approach to project management, planning , data management and reporting. The PMO, Operations and Reporting Manager works with the PMO, Operations and Reporting Lead to oversee and coordinate the planning, execution, and successful delivery of internal control assurance plan, working in collaboration with the Business and IT lead team within ICA, that drives our year end reporting on internal controls. This role acts as the central point for managing project scope, timeline, budget, and communication, ensuring that transformation projects meet their strategic objectives while aligning with broader business goals. The successful individual will have strong project management skills including:
- Highly organised/structured with experience of implementing delivery management processes
- Strong team player focused on delivering shared outcomes
- Experience of working with IT teams to build and structure tooling as well as managing data integrity
- Functional understanding of internal controls, but not necessarily at an expert
- Strong communicator both written and verbally
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning and Coordination of the ICA Testing Plan
- Support the PMO, Ops and reporting lead with:
- Coordination for the internal control testing plan, reporting and operational ways of working across the ICA team
- Establishing robust project management governance and associated tracking over the plan and associated reporting
- Coordinating cross-functional aspects of delivery with the internal controls transformation (ICT) team
- Establishing the appropriate governance structures, reporting processes, project management tools with risk, issues and dependencies managed
- Monitoring project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of project activities
- Reporting
- Working as part of the PMO, Ops and Reporting team:
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders
- Manage and report on dependencies between the ICA test plan and other projects impacting the control environment
- Facilitate regular communication and updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues
- Tooling:
- Working as part of the PMO, Ops and Reporting team:
- Manage the functional end user design of ICA test tooling
- Ensure that tooling and ways of working are aligned
- Collaborate with the Tech Enablement team to deliver continuous improvement to the test management tooling and ways of working
- Data Management
- Working as part of the PMO, Ops and Reporting team:
- Manage master data control process within testing tooling to ensure change is controlled and knock on impact to reporting is managed
- Monitor data integrity within the test tooling system and initiate corrective actions where needed
Skills & Capabilities
- Project Coordination: Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables, track progress, and meet deadlines
- Adaptability: Ability to handle ambiguity and adjust priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Team Player: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build relationships across diverse stakeholders
- Change Management Knowledge: Understanding of change management approaches and how to apply application in plans in a dynamic environment
- Communication & Influence: Clear and concise communication skills to influence and inform stakeholders at different levels
TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE
- 7+ years of experience of working in an internal controls, external audit, or 7+ years of complex project management experience in finance and IT with experience of internal controls through the project managed
- Recognised project/programme management qualification is an advantage but not essential (e, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP)
- Understanding of key concepts of US regulatory environments, including SEC, SOX 404, COSO, and PCAOB requirements
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a proven track record of being ability to deliver via influence
- Measures of Success
- Accurate and timely delivery of project plan
- Positive feedback from stakeholders on collaboration and communication efforts
- High quality of test plan, documentation and reporting
- Robust governance and issue resolution processes, resulting in plan changes being well controls, minimising disruption or rework
- Cross-functional alignment and integration with overall finance ICT and other partner teams across Flutter
