Assistant Manager – Policy & Controls Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in Manchester or Peterborough / Remote working Markerstudy Group is one of the UK's leading insurance organisations, with a strong focus on governance, financial discipline and continuous improvement. We are now looking for an Assistant Manager – Policy & Controls to join the Controllership function and support the continued development of our internal control framework. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with experience in internal controls, assurance or audit to play a key role in strengthening financial governance across a large, regulated group. The Role Reporting to the Senior Manager – Policy & Controls, this position will support the development and enhancement of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework and help deliver a sustainable first-line assurance programme across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across finance and the wider organisation to support control testing, policy development, remediation activities and governance processes, ensuring robust financial discipline and compliance across all entities within the Markerstudy Group. Key Responsibilities Support delivery of the ICFR programme, including process walkthroughs, control design, documentation and gap analysis Assist in developing and delivering a sustainable first line assurance and control testing plan Work with control owners and business teams to remediate control issues and close identified gaps Support the development and maintenance of financial policies, standards and governance frameworks Monitor adherence to policies and internal standards across the organisation Maintain finance risk registers and track compliance actions Support governance meetings and committees relating to financial controls and risk Provide input on business process changes, projects and accounting changes to assess impact on the control environment Promote a strong culture of financial control, governance and compliance across the group Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives Skills and Experience Qualified accountant - Experience gained in Big 4 or Top 10 practice environments working on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) would be highly relevant. However, applications are welcomed from candidates with other professional backgrounds where equivalent internal controls and assurance experience has been developed. Experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk, or assurance within a large regulated environment Knowledge or practical experience of SOX, ICFR or similar financial control frameworks Strong integrity and commitment to compliance and governance Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to work with senior leaders Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Visio Ability to work independently with a proactive and collaborative approach Why Join Markerstudy? Join a growing insurance group with strong governance and transformation programmes Play a key role in strengthening financial control frameworks across the organisation Work with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy JBRP1_UKTJ