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

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Global Finance Risk Management & Controls. This pivotal role involves leading a team of professionals to navigate finance risk across key processes and global projects. You will provide strategic insights and advocate for effective risk mitigation strategies, ensuring projects are well-resourced and aligned with business goals. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility between remote and in-office work. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in shaping risk programs and driving organizational success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Shares

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or CIA risk qualification required.
• Experience leading teams in finance risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to assess and mitigate finance risk across projects.
• Provide strategic insights into risk areas for stakeholders.

Skills

Finance Risk Assessment

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant

CIA Risk Qualification

Job description

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

View more categories View less categories Sector Finance and Accounts, Insurance, Project and Program Management Role Director Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street
Posted Date: May 1, 2025

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 the key finance processes, finance transformation, and global projects (S4H, J2C, GPO projects, transformation projects) to stakeholders and advocate appropriate cost-efficient, business-practical risk mitigation with key 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 efficiency, digital approaches, and business goals.
• Integrate risk management with project processes such as planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Partner with GPOs to identify automation opportunities and support risk assessment for digital tools within finance processes.
• Report to key stakeholders on project plans, status, and risk mitigation efforts.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Interested in Joining the Team?

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

Closing Date: COP 14th May 2025

Hybrid working applies, with an expectation of 2-3 days onsite per week.

We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus, healthcare, pension, shares, and wellbeing programs. Our hybrid work model allows flexibility to balance remote and in-office work.

Learn more about our benefits and life at GSK on our webpage.