Job Description
Reed Finance is partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Manager who will take charge of developing and driving risk and internal control initiatives at the heart of the Financial Control Centre. This is a pivotal role that blends technical accounting and audit expertise with strategic communication and strong stakeholder engagement.
Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity to a finance professional who thrives in a technically complex environment and is ready to be the face of the department, liaising with senior leadership, internal audit, and external stakeholders.
Role highlights
* High Organisational Impact: Be the trusted expert for internal controls and risk reporting, with visibility across key business areas.
* Strategic Leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping the internal control framework and driving the financial risk agenda forward.
* Clear Career Trajectory: This expanding role offers defined pathways into senior leadership, supporting long-term growth.
* Innovation-Driven Environment: Lead the charge in automation and continuous improvement across systems and processes.
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Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of financial controls and risk frameworks.
* Own the Finance policy landscape, ensuring alignment with regulatory and GAAP changes.
* Drive controls assurance testing, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
* Oversee Finance MI and KPI reporting, providing insight to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
* Act as the primary liaison for internal audit, managing queries and supporting investigations.
* Collaborate with the Workday implementation team to embed automated financial controls.
* Maintain and evolve Finance risk documentation in partnership with Enterprise Risk.
* Deliver technical support and ad-hoc analysis to Finance and business stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong technical foundation in financial control and audit.
* Proven experience in internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting.
* A confident communicator with the gravitas to represent the department at senior levels.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
* A mindset for continuous improvement, with a passion for process optimisation and automation.
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* Integrity – role model excellent regulatory conduct and accountability.
* Collaboration – community-first mindset, embracing diverse perspectives.
* Challenge & Support – confident in giving and receiving feedback to drive better outcomes.