Financial Risk & Controls Manager

Robertson Bell; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in financial services is seeking a financial control leader to oversee compliance, enhance financial systems, and manage a high-performing team. This role involves significant impact on operational excellence and requires a professional accounting qualification. The position offers hybrid working options and focuses on driving efficiency and innovation in financial processes.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Proven expertise in financial controls and risk management.
• Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial control function ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Design and improve financial systems and processes.
• Manage a team responsible for financial regulations and reporting.

Skills

Financial controls

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

Take the lead in strengthening financial control and driving operational excellence.

Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to building thriving communities and ensuring financial integrity across every level of the business. You’ll lead a talented team of finance professionals, oversee critical control frameworks, and shape how financial systems and processes evolve to meet future challenges.

This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact - enhancing financial resilience, improving processes, and helping to guide the organisation through major transformation projects.

What you’ll gain:

• Ownership and influence – lead a high-performing team responsible for financial control across a complex organisation.
• Career development – work alongside senior finance leaders and gain exposure to system transformation and enterprise risk management.
• A culture of improvement – drive efficiency, automation, and innovation in financial processes.
• Work–life balance – hybrid working options (2 days per week on site) with flexibility to manage your own schedule.
• Purpose and impact – contribute to a mission‑led organisation improving lives and communities across the UK.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the financial control function, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve financial systems and processes that mitigate key financial and operational risks.
• Manage the team responsible for financial regulations, reporting integrity, and system controls.
• Partner with senior leaders across finance, audit, and risk to strengthen governance and accountability.
• Oversee legacy system management and play a key role in transitioning to a new finance ERP system.
• Champion process optimisation and automation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.

What you’ll need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Proven expertise in financial controls, risk management, and compliance within complex organisations.
• Strong leadership skills – able to motivate, develop, and guide a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating technical financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
• A proactive mindset with a track record of driving change, improvement, and collaboration across teams.

About the company:

They’re a leading organisation in their field of expertise, dedicated to supporting communities and delivering sustainable housing and services. With a strong focus on innovation, accountability, and social impact, they’re committed to building a better future for people and the planet.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and lead the charge in financial integrity, innovation, and positive change.