Role Overview
G&A, Controls and Risk Lead responsible for G&A forecasting, variance analysis, actuals reporting, performance reporting, time writing and allocation reporting. The role also includes redesigning the G&A allocation mechanism and managing a fit‑for‑purpose controls framework.
Job Details
* Location: Aberdeen
* Duration: 2‑year contract
* Contract Type: PAYE
Responsibilities
* Maintain cost centre hierarchy and Delegation of Authority for general and administrative expenses.
* Lead the month‑end close process, ensuring efficiency and integrity, including payroll, expense postings, time‑writing and accrual calculations.
* Deliver monthly budget holder reporting with P&L variance analysis and integrity checks.
* Manage and coordinate audits related to overheads, licenses and asset.
* Process intercompany invoices and perform monthly accounting activities such as prepayments, accruals, journal postings and clearing.
* Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related control activities in compliance with prescribed procedures.
* Support the Finance Director in the management of the Functional Services Agreement (FSA).
* Redesign the G&A allocation mechanism and supporting systems to align with a single‑asset business model.
* Administer the time‑writing system and supporting processes.
* Manage and maintain a fit‑for‑purpose financial controls framework, ensuring alignment with current policies, standards and guidelines.
* Establish and enforce standards for financial close processes, monitoring compliance through robust control testing and assurance activities.
* Lead the delivery of controls monitoring and testing programmes, liaising with Internal Audit and external auditors.
* Report assurance findings to Finance leadership, communicating control effectiveness, risk exposure and recommended actions.
* Evaluate and report on the control environment, identifying weaknesses and providing insights to the Audit Committee.
* Drive continuous improvement projects to strengthen the internal finance control environment.
* Provide expert guidance to functional teams on control documentation and support the Finance Management System and external reporting requirements.
* Promote an internal control culture through education, training and advisory support.
* Advise and support the Financial Controller and Finance Director on all control‑related matters.
* Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications
* Demonstrable record of improving systems and processes.
* Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
* Familiar with G&A allocation methodologies and time‑writing processes.
* Experience with SAP and Workday desirable.
* Ability to articulate financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.
* Understanding of risk management and control methodologies.
* Ability to interpret control monitoring outcomes and identify financial implications.
* Effective change agent.
* Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA) and relevant university degree.
* Alignment with company values: agility, collaboration, courage, care, delivery.
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