Finance Risk & Controls Lead — Hybrid, Drive Stronger Controls

Phoenix Group Holdings; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a Finance Risk & Controls Lead to strengthen the risk and control environment within Finance. The role requires a strong understanding of financial processes and operational risks, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Candidates should have a professional qualification in accounting or risk and proven experience in audit or financial services. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to senior stakeholders and help influence the company's financial strategies.

Benefits

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial operational risks in a finance environment.
• Ability to work autonomously in assessing control effectiveness.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for financial and non-financial risks across Finance.
• Business partner with Heads of Finance and senior stakeholders.
• Align activities to long-term risk outcomes.

Skills

Understanding of accounting and finance processes

Experience in audit, risk, or controls roles

Strong stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving approach

Education

Professional qualification in accounting or risk

Job description

A leading financial services company is looking for a Finance Risk & Controls Lead to strengthen the risk and control environment within Finance. The role requires a strong understanding of financial processes and operational risks, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Candidates should have a professional qualification in accounting or risk and proven experience in audit or financial services. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to senior stakeholders and help influence the company's financial strategies.