Financial Controls Lead

Greater Manchester Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controls Lead will be tasked with maintaining and improving Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across the business and working with the team to do so.
  • Help a UK PLC in their ICFR & Governance Development
  • Excellent Salary & Benefits on offer, 3 days WFH 2 Days in the Office

About Our Client

A well known, global business with offices in Greater Manchester.

Job Description

The Financial Controls Lead will be tasked with;

  • Identifying, escalating, defining and executing special and ad hoc work as required, including leading and taking responsibility for financial internal control projects, and provide SME support for any special investigations, Group Internal Audit and external audits and assistance to business areas where required,
  • To maintain and improve Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) across the business,
  • Support the business in its objectives of achieving UK Corporate Reform Compliance.
  • To perform and oversee the documentation of financial processes, the identification of risks and the definition / implementation of appropriate controls.
  • To adhere to and perform the group ICFR testing methodology and plan.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Controls Lead should have;

  • Accounting qualification - ACA/ACCA or equivalent
  • Audit experience, preferably controls-testing focus - minimum 3 years post qualification experience
  • Exposure to an effective understanding of internal controls over financial reporting and controls testing.
  • Be a strong communicator and possess an ability to develop trusting and credible relationships at all levels of the business and across various teams
  • Strong Excel skills
  • An understanding of IT systems and operation will be helpful



What's on Offer

The Financial Controls Lead will get;

  • Competitive salary of up to £70k,
  • Car Allowance,
  • Bonus & excellent pension,
  • WFH 3 days per week,
  • Progression and excellent exposure to the business,

NO SPONSORSHIP IS ON OFFER FOR THIS ROLE.

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6782959
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Greater Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-072025-6782959