Governance & Financial Controls Lead (Risk & Assurance)

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Governance Assurance Advisory Lead to lead internal audits and improve financial control environments. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with a strong understanding of financial risks and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, contributing to critical defense needs in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to evaluate financial control environments.
• Experience analyzing data for insights.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit assurance reviews.
• Analyze and interpret data to improve controls.
• Communicate audit findings to senior leaders.
• Identify and address control weaknesses.
• Monitor management's actions on recommendations.
• Assess financial risks for assurance activities.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ICAEW, ICCA, or CIA)

Demonstrated knowledge of financial accounting

Experience in assurance and compliance activities

Strong understanding of financial risk

Working knowledge of financial systems

Understanding of regulatory and compliance changes

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Barrow-in-Furness seeks a Governance Assurance Advisory Lead to lead internal audits and improve financial control environments. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with a strong understanding of financial risks and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, contributing to critical defense needs in a dynamic team environment.