Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager

PwC UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PwC UK as a Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne, where you will lead the development of a financial risk management framework and drive innovation within the finance function. This role offers the chance to collaborate with diverse teams and engage with senior stakeholders, making a significant impact on the firm's financial strategies and procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis skills and be a qualified accountant.

Benefits

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP

Flexibility in working location

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial controls within a large professional services firm.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial regulations (IFRS, SOX).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Problem-Solving

Strategic Thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Financial Reporting Software

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager

PwC UK Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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This role can also be an FTC/Secondment should the successful candidate prefer

About 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvement and innovation within the finance function, enhancing our financial controls and methodology.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Facilitate successful statutory and internal audits, collaborating with auditors to establish and implement control recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with representatives from across the PwC global network to share insights, develop solutions, and ensure consistency in financial control practices.
• Replacement of core finance system: Lead as a central advisor in the overhaul of our core finance system.
  
  

This Role Is For You If

• 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.).
• Leadership & Team Development: Demonstrated experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Expertise in Financial Analysis: Strong skills in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and complex accounting issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with financial reporting software, ERP systems, and robust Excel abilities.
• 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 benefits 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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