Job Description The Controls Assurance Programme Lead is responsible for driving the design, and implementation of the ASOS’ Controls Programme (ACP). The programme is looking to enhance controls across Finance, Compliance, Operations and Technology, whilst ensuring ASOS’ is ready for new controls requirements under UK Corporate Governance Code. Within this role, you will oversee the delivery of the ACP, whilst ensuring it has effective governance, considers risks, and drives compliance while protecting and enabling business agility. Whilst driving the Programme is the primary focus, the role will also act as a senior controls expert, providing strategic leadership and technical guidance, and helping the business to embed sustainable, scalable control mechanisms that strengthen financial and operational resilience. Working closely with Internal Audit, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Group Finance, Technology, Compliance, and Operations, the role will ensure that effective controls are integrated into business processes and provisions are in place for them to be monitored beyond implementation. This position requires a strong programme manager with gravitas and a proven track record in implementing controls frameworks, and leading large-scale transformation initiatives in less mature environments. We are looking for someone who can be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring the control environment supports both commercial objectives and regulatory compliance. The Details Programme Management: Lead the successful execution of the ACP, ensuring it delivers a robust, well-integrated controls framework that enhances governance, risk management and compliance. Act as a key ambassador to senior leadership, translating programme requirements and coordinating input for the ACP steering committee. Supporting all business areas to drive completion of the Programme, including those which are less used to controls language and formalised requirements. Own and maintain detailed roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring programme objectives are met on time and within scope. Develop and implement governance and reporting structures to track progress, proactively identify risks and drive issue resolution. Work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Technology, ESG, Compliance, Operations, and Internal Audit& Risk to ensure programme objectives are achieved. Controls Advisory: Act as a trusted subject matter expert on internal controls, ensuring the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of a scalable and efficient control framework. Provide technical guidance on control design and effectiveness, ensuring controls are pragmatic, well-integrated into business processes and aligned with regulatory requirements. Drive the standardisation and automation of key controls across Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Technology, ensuring efficiency and sustainability, including supporting areas of lower maturity. Collaborate with business units to embed the control framework, ensuring that processes, technology and risk management are effectively integrated. Deliver training and upskilling to relevant teams, equipping control owners with the knowledge and tools to implement and sustain effective controls. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leadership across Finance, Compliance, Technology, and Operations, ensuring controls are understood, embedded, and owned at the right levels. Act as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, translating complex control and risk concepts into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making. Champion the importance of controls, ensuring a culture where controls are seen as a business enabler rather than a compliance burden. Lead and coordinate regular steering committee meetings, providing concise updates on programme status, key risks and next steps. Develop and execute a clear communication strategy, ensuring engagement at all levels and fostering accountability for controls across the organisation. Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Ensure the resulting controls and assurance framework is ready to support the new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, embedding strong governance across Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Technology. Help embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that controls remain effective, efficient, and scalable beyond initial implementation. Identify and embed process efficiencies and automated control mechanisms to reduce manual effort while enhancing governance. Support the business through change management initiatives, ensuring controls are embedded in day-to-day operations rather than seen as a one-off project. Monitor and adapt the controls framework in response to regulatory changes, evolving risks, and business growth, ensuring it remains fit for purpose.