Tate & Lyle

About Us

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

About this role:

Reporting to the Director, Reporting & Controls, the Group Controls Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls across the organization to ensure that financial information is accurate and compliant with company standards, regulatory requirements, mitigate risk, and enhance operational efficiency. This role works closely with business units, internal audit, and risk management teams to ensure a strong control environment.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain the Risk & Control Framework Framework, in line with COSO or similar best practices.
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial and operational controls across all group entities.
• Work with business units to re-assess and document key controls, identifying control gaps and developing remediation plans.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, by preparing and organising financial records and ensuring timely remediation of audit findings.
• In liaison with GAA, provide assurance on the effectiveness of controls through regular testing and control self-assessments.
• Identify and lead control improvement initiatives, driving automation and efficiency across control activities.
• Provide training and support to control owners and process teams across the Group.
• Develop control reporting dashboards and present findings and analysis to senior management and governance committees.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and company policies by regularly reviewing Accounting & Reporting records and processes
• Monitor changes in regulations, business operations, and risk appetite that may impact control requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and compliance functions to align financial, operational, and IT control frameworks.
• Lead and develop a team of Accounting & Reporting professionals, providing feedback, training and support to improve performance and foster a collaborative work environment

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) or equivalent risk/internal controls certification (e.g., CISA, CIA).
• Proven experience (5+ years) in internal controls, audit, risk management, or compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of the policies, objectives, operations and related activities within the function. Specialist knowledge in accounting best practices, financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting processes and systems (ERP, consolidation tools, etc.).
• Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness across complex organizational structures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence stakeholders The role needs to adapt styles and interpret and explain information to different audiences who are not necessarily familiar with the subject matter.
• High level of integrity, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Experience working in a multinational or group structure.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management and data governance practices.
• Familiarity with control automation tools and analytics platforms
• Lead a team of Accounting & Reporting professionals. Accountable for meeting team targets, delegating work and managing resources within the team, including line management duties.
• Resolve accounting-related issues that are complex or unusual requiring original thought, research, new approaches and analytical techniques.
• Proven ability to significantly influence outcomes through effective decision-making.
• Provides guidance on applying existing principles and contributes insights to the development of new policies and strategies.

What we can offer you

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.