Company

ZR Consultants (ZRC) is a successful business consulting firm specialising in Governance, Risk and Controls with a track record of delivering large scale projects which include SOX Compliance (Sarbanes Oxley), Business and IT Controls Transformation (SAP4/HANA, ORACLE Fusion Control & process design), Controls rationalisation and optimisation, Internal Audits, ESG, and regulatory compliance to clients all over Europe.

Established in 2003, we have expanded rapidly over the last 6 years and have amassed a number of global Blue-Chip clients. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to delivering high quality, cost-effective services to our clients and expanding our global reach. To learn more please visit

Role Overview

ZR Consultants is seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics Controls Consultant to support a critical controls transformation programme within a Microsoft Dynamics implementation. The role is primarily focused on business controls design, controls advisory and remediation, spanning multiple interconnected workstreams: designing future state risk and controls within the new ERP environment, remediating identified weaknesses in the existing controls environment, and driving cultural change to embed a stronger controls mindset across the business.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in producing and designing Risk and Controls documentation, including process flows, process narratives, and Risk and Control matrices, with a proven track record in conducting Design Effectiveness Assessments (DEA) and Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET).

Crucially, you must have demonstrable experience designing and documenting Risk and Controls to ICFR and UK Corporate Governance Code standards.

Please note that this role will be delivered on a Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week required in office (London based).

Key Responsibilities

Business Controls

· Design, challenge, optimise, and rationalise business risk and controls across all business areas

· Produce comprehensive process documentation, including process flows, process narratives, and Risk and Control matrices

· Identify and document control objectives against risk assessments for business processes

· Conduct Design Effectiveness Assessments (DEA) and Operational Effectiveness Testing (OET) of key business controls

· Develop and implement remediation strategies for identified business control gaps

· Track and monitor Remediation efforts and re-test to closure

IT Controls

· Design, challenge, optimise, and rationalise ITGC risk and controls across in-scope Applications, databases and systems

· Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) sufficient to engage credibly with IT teams and assess control interfaces between business and IT processes

· Review and challenge IT control documentation where it intersects with business process controls within a Microsoft Dynamics environment

· Support the identification of IT control deficiencies that have a direct impact on business process risk

Stakeholder Engagement & Change

· Operate and influence at CFO and senior leadership level, managing complex and challenging stakeholder environments

· Conduct workshops to analyse processes, identify risk and control gaps, and drive cultural change to embed a stronger controls mindset across the business

· Manage relationships with external and internal auditors, reporting clearly and consistently

· Be confident and persistent in obtaining required evidence promptly, escalating delays where necessary

General

· Apply knowledge of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) provisions and methodologies

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of the client's risk and control framework

· Document methodologies and assurance processes in line with UK Corporate Governance Code standards

· Stay current on relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices

Qualifications & Skills

Required

· 8+ years of private sector Risk & Controls, ICFR, SOX, or controls transformation experience

· Proven experience in controls design and remediation at senior level

· A working understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC), with the ability to identify and assess IT risks that impact business processes

· Microsoft Dynamics experience required

· Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

· Strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, and legal and financial systems

· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Visio

· Demonstrable experience working in challenging stakeholder environments

· Available for a May 2026 start

Preferred

· Broader ERP transformation experience (e.g. SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion) ideal

· Hands-on IT controls or ITGC testing experience

· CPA, CIA, CISA, or other relevant professional certifications

· Experience with control frameworks such as COBIT and COSO

· Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations

Technical Skills

· Expertise in internal control testing methodologies including DEA and OET

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Experience in process analysis, risk assessment, and data analysis and reporting tools

Soft Skills

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including at C-suite level

· Strong change management capability with the ability to influence without authority

· High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

· Adaptability and willingness to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Agencies, please note we are not looking for your support on this recruitment

Equal Opportunities

As a proud Ethnic Minority Owned Business, ZR Consultants is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organisation. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £450.00-£650.00 per day

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London W1T: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Have you developed a Risk & Control Matrix from scratch?
• Do you have an accounting qualification?
• Do you have a valid technical qualification?
• We require individuals who will be able to commence engagement in May. Please indicate your availability or notice period?
• Please copy and paste your Linkedin profile address here - thankyou!
• Please provide a brief summary of your experience working with Microsoft Dynamics implementations? Either Dynamics GP or 365 (this is required).

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Business Controls: 8 years (preferred)
• IT Controls : 5 years (preferred)
• ICFR: 5 years (preferred)
• Microsoft Dynamics : 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London W1T