Finance Controls Leader - SOx, ICFR & Risk Oversight

NatWest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NatWest Group seeks a strategic Head of Finance Central Controls to own and continuously improve the Finance controls framework across financial, regulatory, tax and management reporting. You will lead the SOx/ICFR program, drive Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, and shape governance and assurance capabilities across the group.

You will deliver expert risk insight to executive committees, guide a high-performing team of control specialists, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure a

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial controls, risk management and governance within a large, complex financial services organisation.
• Significant experience with SOx 404 and COSO-based control frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills; able to interact with Executive Committees, Audit Committees and Boards.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously enhance the Finance controls framework covering financial, regulatory, tax, and management reporting processes.
• Lead the SOx programme and ICFR framework; implement the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework (EWRMF).
• Oversee Material Controls and Provision 29 requirements and provide expert advice to Finance leadership on risk and regulatory expectations.
• Deliver high-quality reporting to Executive Risk Committee, Group Audit Committee and CFO governance forums; lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Financial controls

Risk management

Governance

SOx 404

COSO framework

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

NatWest Group seeks a strategic Head of Finance Central Controls to own and continuously improve the Finance controls framework across financial, regulatory, tax and management reporting. You will lead the SOx/ICFR program, drive Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, and shape governance and assurance capabilities across the group.

You will deliver expert risk insight to executive committees, guide a high-performing team of control specialists, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure a