Head of Financial Controls

We have a brilliant, brand-new, organically grown opportunity for a Head of Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting with a well-known and prestigious client, with a rich heritage and company culture, that is actively seeking a dynamic and experienced finance professional to join their leadership team.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, this pivotal role oversees all financial control matters across the organisation, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, mitigating risk, and preventing material fraud. This role requires exceptional leadership, collaboration across functions, and a deep commitment to driving financial control excellence.

Key Objectives of the Role:

• Build and lead a Centre of Excellence for financial control, working collaboratively with Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Shared Services, and broader Finance teams.
• Develop and implement robust policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Oversee the ICOFR Programme, including assessing and enhancing the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Lead remediation efforts for deficiencies, implementing and refining controls as necessary.
• Engage and influence key stakeholders across the business, fostering ownership of financial control processes.
• Work with Internal Audit to establish a Compliance Programme and transition to a controls-based audit approach.
• Provide thought leadership on automation opportunities and improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Deliver updates to the Board and Audit Committee on financial control developments and opportunities.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within and beyond the Finance function.

A Successful Applicant Will Be:

• A proven leader with a strong background in financial controls and a track record of improving financial control environments in large organisations, preferably UK-listed.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to leading change and engaging virtual and matrix teams.
• Strong technical understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to translate these into practical plans.
• Experience in board-level reporting and a high standard of written communication.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Why Apply for this Opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that, whilst large, has made a concerted effort to maintain the feel of an SME. If you are a driven professional with a passion for financial control and leadership, looking for an opportunity to lead the conversation of change across multiple areas of a business and drive change, we want to hear from you.

Please apply or contact Ben Graney for more information!