Interim Financial Controls specialist
Employer Location England, Bristol Salary 6-month FTC Closing date 30 Dec 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
1. Interim Financial Controls role (6-month FTC initially)
2. Start date: January 2026 but interviewing in December 2025
3. Paying up to £90,000
4. Location - can be 100% remote - offices are based across London & Oxford & UK sites
5. You must be qualified & have strong knowledge/ experience of SOX to apply.
The Financial Controls Specialist will play a critical role in enhancing the current control environment up to a SOx standard by addressing identified control gaps and implementing remediation plans. This position focusses on strengthening internal controls over financial reporting, supporting audit readiness, and driving process improvements across finance operations.
Experience & qualifications required:
6. Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
7. Experience of accounting and audit in a formal control environment or SOx compliance roles
8. Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO framework, and ICFR principles
9. Experience of Process Documentation to SOx standards
10. Proven experience in control remediation
11. Experience of Finance Business Partnering
12. Experience working in an Insurance Broker or similar financial services industry is desirable but not essential.
13. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teamsExperience working with multiple accounting & reporting systems
Control Remediation
14. Develop and execute remediation plans for identified SOx control deficiencies across financial processes (, journal approvals, balance sheet reconciliations, segregation of duties) across UK&I Retail entities.
15. Collaborate with process owners to redesign and implement effective controls.
Documentation & Testing
16. Review updated process documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices.
17. Perform tests of design and operating effectiveness for remediated controls.
Audit Support
18. Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide evidence of remediation activities.
19. Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and maintain compliance with PCAOB standards.
Compliance & Governance
20. Align remediation activities with COSO framework and US GAAP requirements.
21. Support training and awareness initiatives to embed a culture of compliance.
Continuous Improvement
22. Identify practical, commercial opportunities to streamline processes and enhance control efficiency.
23. Assist in implementing tools such as eclose and dashboards for improved visibility.
If you think this role looks like a good fit, please hit apply or reach out to Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol finance team to review further.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
24. Corporate Governance
25. Credit Control
26. Part-Qualified Accountant
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28. Public Practice Accounting
29. Public Services Accounting
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