Financial Risk & Compliance Manager | Up to £90,000 + Benefits | Berkshire / Hybrid (2 days WFH)Sector: Automotive / Pan-European Finance | Location: Berkshire | Type: Full-Time, Permanent

IntroJoin one of the world’s most recognised brands in a strategic financial role with pan-European scope. This is a key opportunity for a qualified finance professional to lead risk, controls, and compliance activities across Honda’s European finance operations. Based in Berkshire, the role offers flexible hours and the option to work from home two days per week (subject to business needs).

The RoleReporting to the Head of Group Finance, you’ll drive internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial risk management across multiple European entities. Acting as a key advisor to both finance and operational teams, you’ll ensure strong governance, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement of control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SOX compliance across Europe, overseeing ELCs and PLCs
• Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrix (RACM) documentation
• Coordinate internal/external audits and remediation of findings
• Advise control owners and provide training on financial governance
• Support internal audit across Honda’s European finance division
• Own the department’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
• Liaise with IT teams to align on SOX ITGCs and control design
• Contribute to transformation projects such as AHEAd

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong controls experience
• Comfortable working across senior levels and multiple stakeholders
• Confident communicator with strong English written and verbal skills
• Experience managing audits, compliance programs, and risk frameworks
• Collaborative, proactive, and flexible approach to business change
• Desirable: knowledge of TQM/PDCA or experience in project governance

The Offer

• Salary up to £90,000 depending on experience
• 35-hour working week with flexible start (7am–11am)
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)
• Half-day Fridays and excellent benefits package
• A values-driven business that supports inclusion, growth, and wellbeing

Apply NowIf you're an experienced finance professional with a passion for controls, risk, and governance, this is your chance to shape compliance across a global brand. Apply today with your CV for confidential consideration.