Director, Global Finance Risk Management & Controls (FRMC), Projects & Change Management

GlaxoSmithKline; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Global Finance Risk Management & Controls. This high-profile role involves leading a talented team to mitigate finance risks across transformative projects. You will provide strategic insights, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive risk mitigation strategies that align with business goals. The position offers hybrid working, allowing for flexibility while ensuring impactful contributions to the organization. Join a company that values growth, inclusion, and the health of billions through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Shares

Savings Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or CIA risk qualification required.
• Strong finance background with knowledge of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to assess and mitigate finance risk across key processes.
• Provide strategic insight into risk areas for stakeholders.

Skills

Finance Risk Assessment

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant

CIA Risk Qualification

Job description

Site Name:

UK – London – New Oxford Street

Posted Date:

May 1, 2025

Role: Director, Global Finance Risk Management & Controls (FRMC), Projects & Change Management

Are you energized by a high-profile finance risk management role that allows you to shape risk programs and challenge organizational thinking to make informed business decisions?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of qualified, experienced professionals to assess and mitigate finance risk across key finance change processes, finance transformation, system and business model migrations, and global projects.
• Provide strategic insight into risk areas across key finance processes, finance transformation, and global projects (S4H, J2C, GPO projects, transformation projects) to stakeholders, advocating for cost-efficient, practical risk mitigation with finance, project, and tech leaders.
• Manage the funding model and stakeholder expectations to ensure projects requiring risk input or impacting the financial control environment have appropriate resources.
• Establish engagement models with projects (S4H, GPOs) to ensure timely involvement and governance.
• Drive risk mitigation strategies that consider cost, digital approaches, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.
• Integrate risk management activities with project management processes like planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Partner with GPOs to identify automation opportunities and support risk assessment in digital tool implementation.
• Report to stakeholders on project status and risk mitigation plans.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant or CIA risk qualification
• Experience leading a team in finance risk assessment
• Strong finance background with knowledge of financial systems and processes
• Understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley
• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Effective cross-functional communication
• Experience developing financial controls to mitigate risks
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Leadership and team development skills

Interested in Joining?

Please apply via our online portal with your CV and Cover Letter. Remember to keep a copy of the Job Description, as it will not be available online after the closing date.

Closing Date: COP 14th May 2025

Hybrid working is expected, with 2-3 days onsite per week.

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