Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager to elevate their career within a rapidly expanding firm. This high-impact role involves crafting innovative financial solutions, mitigating risks, and leading a robust financial risk management framework. You will collaborate with diverse teams and engage with senior stakeholders, making strategic decisions that shape the future of financial controls. The firm offers a supportive environment with empowered flexibility, private medical cover, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for financial analysis and leadership, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

24/7 Access to Virtual GP

Six Volunteering Days a Year

Empowered Flexibility

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in financial controls within a large professional services firm.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust financial risk management framework and lead monthly Risk and Control Governance Forums.
• Drive process improvement and innovation within the finance function.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Team Development

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

International Equivalent

Tools

Financial Reporting Software

ERP Systems

Excel

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Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager, London

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Client:

PwC

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Job Description:

The role

Elevate your career with PwC as a Financial Risk and Controls Lead. This high-impact position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding firm. As a key player, you'll collaborate with diverse teams to craft innovative financial solutions and mitigate risks across various initiatives. Your expertise will guide strategic decisions, embed best practices, and shape the future of financial controls, all while engaging with senior stakeholders and driving consistency across our network.

What your days will look like:

1. Framework Development & Leadership: Establish a robust financial risk management framework and lead monthly Risk and Control Governance Forums, engaging key stakeholders from various lines of service.
2. Collaboration & Risk Management: Work closely with operational teams to align finance risks with the firm's risk appetite, providing a strategic finance risk perspective on significant projects and initiatives.
3. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvement and innovation within the finance function, enhancing our financial controls and methodology.
4. Audit & Compliance Support: Facilitate successful statutory and internal audits, collaborating with auditors to establish and implement control recommendations.
5. Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with representatives from across the PwC global network to share insights, develop solutions, and ensure consistency in financial control practices.
6. Replacement of core finance system: Lead as a central advisor in the overhaul of our core finance system.

This role is for you if:

1. Qualifications & Experience: Must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) or hold an international equivalent. Must have extensive experience in financial controls, ideally gained within a large professional services firm with knowledge around financial regulations (IFRS, SOX etc.).
2. Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
3. Expertise in Financial Analysis: Strong skills in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and complex accounting issues.
4. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with financial reporting software, ERP systems, and robust Excel abilities.
5. Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking: Adept at resolving complex issues with a strong focus on accuracy and detail.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.