Job description:
Job Title: Financial Controls Oversight Consultant
Contract Type: 9- month fixed term contract
Location: Alderley Park
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 5th March 2026
Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your career? We're looking for a driven and passionate Financial Controls Oversight Consultant to join our team at Alderley Park on a 9-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, working in a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued. If you're enthusiastic about making an impact and keen to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you before applications close on 5th March 2026.
The Financial Controls Oversight Consultant supports Group Finance by advising on financial reporting risks and controls, and reports these issues to the FRDCF Committee and other governance bodies
About the role
Review end-to-end processes to confirm controls are effectively designed and address gaps,
Test control design and operation,
Provide management support to senior stakeholders across the Group,
Assist Group Finance with their FRDCF attestation every six months,
Support the FRDCF Manager in maintaining methodology and standards,
Ensure timely, high-quality outputs from Champion Groups and Process Owner Forums,
Help monitor and report on control issues and deficiencies,
Present data, reports, and presentations professionally to committees and leadership,
Aid training, coaching, and supervision within Group Finance and the wider business,
Ensure controls are tested, risks are managed, and findings are reported according to escalation procedures.
About you
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
Strong knowledge and experience of control frameworks, ideally from an insurance environment,
Knowledgeable about proposed regulatory changes so far as they impact financial reporting,
Good communication skills, both face to face and report writing including the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately,
Proven ability to manage workload and set priorities,
Proven ability of questioning current practices and recommending/implementing alternative solutions,
Audit/SOX experience would be beneficial,
Strong MS Office skills
IT Controls testing experience would be advantageous.
About Royal London
We're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
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