This new Regional Controls Lead role at Aggreko is critical as we develop and implement a SOX compliance program aligned with and proportionate to Aggreko’s business operations. At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so businesses can grow and communities can thrive. Mines, data centres, sporting events, manufacturing sites – even whole cities – need electricity around the clock. Reliable supplies of energy have never been more critical. That’s why we make sure our customers have power, heating, and air conditioning when, where and for however long they need it. Benefits Pivotal role allowing you to make a real impact Work from home or in the office, Hybrid Competitive compensation Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement Safety-focused culture Community volunteering program A range of career development opportunities Position Summary As the Regional Controls Lead, you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a robust SOX compliant controls framework within your assigned region. Collaborating closely with Regional Finance and operational teams, you will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of business controls, ensuring alignment with our Global financial controls framework and challenging local compliance against global standards. Your expertise will be vital in supporting gap remediation, mitigating risks, and embedding a strong control culture across the business. Reporting to the Senior Business Controls Manager, you will lead regional efforts to achieve and sustain internal and regulatory control standards, directly contributing to Aggreko's overall SOX compliance program. Responsibilities Embed the Global, SOX compliant, control framework within the Region - Lead the regional implementation of Aggreko's Global SOX compliance framework, adapting it to local financial reporting and operational risks while promoting standardisation Internal and external auditor liaison — Serve as the primary regional liaison for internal and external auditors and Group functions on SOX-related inquiries, collaborating with Regional Finance management. Provide governance and reporting — Prepare and present comprehensive reports on control effectiveness, risks and remediation progress to Group SOX and Regional Finance management. Coordinate the regional control review and testing cycle —including planning, monitoring, and evaluating walkthroughs, control testing and deficiency assessments to support Group attestation requirements. Drive gap remediation activities – Guide and support the business in resolving identified control design and operation gaps, ensuring solutions are proportionate and aligned with Group compliance requirements. Lead continuous improvement — Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation and sustainability of the SOX programme sharing best practice across other Regions Develop and embed a strong control culture — Foster a robust control culture by training and supporting control owners and operators within regional Finance and Operations teams, embedding SOX compliance and accountability into daily business processes. What we’re looking for: Be a Degree Qualified Accountant with CPA or equivalent Have had ideally 5 years experience at a senior level in finance, internal control or internal audit roles with multinational companies (directly or in practice) A working knowledge of SOX requirements, best practice internal control frameworks and related assurance activities Experience managing SOX compliance in a listed environment an advantage Proven ability to work collaboratively cross-functionally and manage regional teams across multiple locations Familiarity with GRC tools (e.g. Workiva, AuditBoard, or SAP GRC) Why join Aggreko? We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are: Dynamic . Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There’s a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. Innovative . We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. Together . We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done. LI-JG1 Equal employment opportunity We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
