Financial Controls Manager

Job PurposeOversee the financial control environment ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations and be a key member and effective contributor within the Group Finance team.Reporting toDirector - Group FinanceJob OverviewEnsure that documented controls are in place and maintained across the Group to mitigate risk, ensure compliance and to identify opportunities for further efficiencies. Conduct regular audits of key financial processes and controls to test effectiveness and adherence to standards.   Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager to ensure the requirements of the annual statutory audit (external) are coordinated and delivered.  Key ResponsibilitiesImplement and maintain an internal audit risk register for the Group covering all aspects of financial management (including Taxation).Lead and work collaboratively with individual company finance teams to drive an understanding and discipline around the control environment.Provide training and guidance to finance staff on control procedures and compliance requirements.Conduct regular audits covering key controls (across all Group companies) prioritised with reference to the level of risk determined in the risk register. Highlight weaknesses and provide follow up guidance and support to strengthen.Identify areas for further efficiencies in financial operations and work collaboratively with finance leaders to implement change(s).Provide detailed reports for senior management regarding the effectiveness of financial controls and risk management strategies.Manage key stakeholders across the group including the Group CFO and senior Finance team Heads.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practices in financial management.Provide input to systems development activity with a focus on reporting, measurement, and control requirements.Ad hoc analysis and reporting tasks as and when required by the Group teamSkills and experience required:Must have a recognised accountancy qualificationStrong attention to detailAbility to organise and prioritise workloadAbility to work under pressure to tight deadlinesAble to demonstrate a sound knowledge of financial management proceduresAbility to use the various mainstream finance and reporting tools: for example, Excel, Word.Possess strong communication skills with the ability to engage assertively with key stakeholders across the Group and to produce clear, concise and coherent written reports.