Manager - Financial Governance

As a Financial Governance Analyst at IHG Hotels & Resorts, your role is to strengthen the Global Financial Governance framework by leveraging data analytics, automation, and technology-driven assurance techniques to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of SOX testing and internal control monitoring across IHGs global operations. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop data-driven testing approaches using analytics tools such as Alteryx to enhance SOX and internal audit testing efficiency. - Identify opportunities to automate manual control testing and reconciliation activities through workflow automation, data analytics, and system-based controls. - Build repeatable analytics models and dashboards to support continuous monitoring of financial controls and risk indicators. - Develop and maintain automated testing scripts and workflows that support large-scale global control testing. - Support and perform SOX testing using technology-enabled methodologies, including analytics-based testing and system data validation. - Evaluate system-generated reports, interfaces, and automated controls to assess their reliability and effectiveness. - Assist in reviewing IT-enabled business processes, including data flows, system interfaces, and process automation impacts on financial controls. - Identify process inefficiencies and control optimization opportunities through data analysis and process diagnostics. - Partner with finance, IT, and operations teams to implement process improvements, automation solutions, and control enhancements. - Collaborate with regional SOX teams, IT teams, and internal/external auditors to ensure alignment on testing methodologies and control evaluation approaches. - Act as a technology-enabled governance advisor, recommending improvements in processes, controls, and data integrity. Qualifications Required: - Qualified Accountant or Masters in Finance or a combination of education and related work experience. IHG Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG offers a unique culture, brilliant colleagues, and opportunities for growth and development. IHG values connections and fosters a sense of belonging to support productivity. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you believe you can contribute to our team and mission, even if you don't meet every requirement, hit the 'Apply' button and start your journey with us today. As a Financial Governance Analyst at IHG Hotels & Resorts, your role is to strengthen the Global Financial Governance framework by leveraging data analytics, automation, and technology-driven assurance techniques to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of SOX testing and internal control monitoring across IHGs global operations. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop data-driven testing approaches using analytics tools such as Alteryx to enhance SOX and internal audit testing efficiency. - Identify opportunities to automate manual control testing and reconciliation activities through workflow automation, data analytics, and system-based controls. - Build repeatable analytics models and dashboards to support continuous monitoring of financial controls and risk indicators. - Develop and maintain automated testing scripts and workflows that support large-scale global control testing. - Support and perform SOX testing using technology-enabled methodologies, including analytics-based testing and system data validation. - Evaluate system-generated reports, interfaces, and automated controls to assess their reliability and effectiveness. - Assist in reviewing IT-enabled business processes, including data flows, system interfaces, and process automation impacts on financial controls. - Identify process inefficiencies and control optimization opportunities through data analysis and process diagnostics. - Partner with finance, IT, and operations teams to implement process improvements, automation solutions, and control enhancements. - Collaborate with regional SOX teams, IT teams, and internal/external auditors to ensure alignment on testing methodologies and control evaluation approaches. - Act as a technology-enabled governance advisor, recommending improvements in processes, controls, and data integrity. Qualifications Required: - Qualified Accountant or Masters in Finance or a combination of education and related work experience. IHG Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG offers a unique culture, brilliant colleagues, and opportunities for growth and development. IHG values connections and fosters a sense of belonging to support productivity. The company promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming d