Finance Risk and Controls Lead

Severn Trent Plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Finance Risk and Controls Lead in Birmingham, where you'll oversee financial risk management and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a collaborative finance team committed to high standards and accuracy.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of financial controls processes.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management and control assurance processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement financial controls.
• Prepare reports on risk and control matters.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Financial Controls

Education

Qualified accountancy qualification (desirable)

3 years relevant accounting experience

Job description

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Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water…and people, are wonderful.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK.

Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Finance, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards, accuracy, and governance in financial processes?

We are looking for a dedicated Financial Risk & Controls Assurance Lead to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Systems and Controls Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the risk management and control assurance processes within the Finance function.

This role will work closely with the Finance leadership team, internal audit, and Enterprise Risk management team to ensure effective risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Further Responsibilities Include

• Assist in the development and implementation of key financial controls and risk management framework
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying areas for control enhancements and actions plans are owned and timebound
• Horizon scan for new and emerging risks liaising with the Finance senior leadership team to ensure appropriate controls are in place,
• Prepare reports and presentations for the respective audience on risk and control matters
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation related to financial controls and risk management
• Own and maintain the Finance business continuity plans, evaluating each team’s plans
• Act as a data steward for Finance, ensuring processes using personal data are recorded and adhere to general data protection regulation.
  
  

What You’ll Bring To The Role

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships. A collaborative style is essential to build these effective working relationships within Finance and across the Business.

With a minimum of 3 years relevant accounting experience, they should have good knowledge and experience of financial controls processes and assessment/auditing techniques, including an appreciation of risk assessment and management.

The ideal candidate will work to a high level of accuracy and demonstrate good written, oral, and presentational communication skills and have the ability to complete tasks within very strict timescales

Additionally, the candidate must be able to prioritise team activities to fulfil service levels and meet month-end deadlines.

Holding a qualified accountancy qualification is desirable but not essential

What’s In It For You

We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Some Of Our Favourite Perks That You Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• Salary of £45,943 - £65,809, dependant on experience
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year
  
  

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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