Financial control manager

Job Description

Financial Control Manager

UK Research & Innovation

Salary: £58,589 per annum

Band: UKRI Band F

Contract Type: Open ended

Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)

Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - Hybrid working available (Min 2 days per week in the office)

Closing Date: 8th February 2026

About the role

Innovate UK Loans Limited (IUKL) exists to deliver the Innovation Loans programme as part of Innovate UK and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)s commitment to fostering business-led innovation.

The financial reporting manager for Innovate UK Loans Limited works with multiple teams within UKRI to support both the Group Financial Controller and the Innovate UK Loans company in creating compliant statutory accounts. Liaising with operational, wider finance and cross governmental teams this role encompasses knowledge of financial accounting and wider financial control to ensure best practice.

Your responsibilities:

Financial Reporting Manager for Innovate UK Loans Company with responsibility for:

1. Ensuring high quality, compliant statutory accounts are signed off by the Company's auditors on a timely basis. This includes management of Stakeholders expectations, writing & presenting papers at the Companys Board and Audit and Risk Committee.