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Senior Manager, Policy & Controls

Location: Manchester or Peterborough (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite per week)

Company: Markerstudy Insurance Group

Are you passionate about embedding financial discipline, shaping robust internal controls, and driving high standards across finance? Looking to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced, growing, and regulated environment?

Join Markerstudy Insurance Group as our new Senior Manager, Policy & Controls, and be a key player in the evolution of our Group Finance function.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, this high-impact role places you at the centre of our financial governance and risk management strategy. You’ll take ownership of our accounting policies, risk register, and internal financial control framework, while building a culture of accountability and compliance across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and enhance the internal finance control framework and assurance testing plan.

Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and standards.

Own and manage the Finance Risk Register and related key risk indicators (KRIs).

Advise and influence senior leaders on financial control best practices.

Develop training materials and support capability building across finance teams.

Collaborate across 1st, 2nd and 3rd line functions to coordinate assurance efforts.

Be the key contact for external audit teams regarding internal controls.

Lead and mentor a high-performing team of three finance professionals.

Actively contribute to the Finance Transformation programme.

What We’re Looking For

A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.

Strong background in internal audit, risk, or controls within a large, regulated environment.

Proven leadership and people management skills.

A curious, detail-focused, critical thinker with strong business acumen.

Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and distilling complex issues into clear insights.

A confident communicator with excellent reporting and presentation skills.

A change champion, ready to grow with a dynamic organisation.

Why Markerstudy?

At Markerstudy, we’re not just an insurance group—we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking business on a mission to transform how we do finance. You'll enjoy:

A hybrid working model promoting flexibility and work-life balance.

A collaborative culture that values innovation, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Opportunities to grow your career and shape the future of financial control in the group

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of financial governance at Markerstudy?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter finance function