At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance controls and enhance governance across the organisation.
- Company: Dynamic finance team focused on strong control environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Join a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on finance governance and internal controls.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant or auditor preferred; relevant experience considered.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the Department
The Finance Controls Office supports the Finance function in maintaining a strong control environment and meeting key governance and regulatory requirements, including the revised UK Corporate Governance Code. The team plays an important role in strengthening internal controls and supporting clear, effective assurance and reporting.
About the Role
The Finance Control Lead role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high‑profile agenda with tangible impact across the organisation, and forms part of a team supporting the business to achieve the following goals:
- Deliver high-quality, action-focused Finance governance and management information reporting
- Improve Finance’s overall alignment with the firm’s ERMF
- Enhance the quality of Balance Sheet Substantiation processes through robust quality assurance
- Remediation support for control design and operating weaknesses, risk issues and events
- Education and upskilling for Finance on risk management and controls
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating mandatory and ad‑hoc Finance risk and control reporting to other fora across the Group (e.g. Executive Risk Forum, Finance Risk and Control Forum, and other regular reporting that may be required in future)
- Supporting and coordinating the delivery of other Internal Compliance and Regulatory returns required by Finance
- Supporting the maintenance of risk and control databases for the Finance Function and providing check and challenge over quality of inputs
- Overseeing the management and closure of risk issues and associated actions to ensure that process and control enhancements are robust
- Liaising with the external auditor as required on behalf of the Finance Controls Office, including coordination, ongoing monitoring, and support for validating the closure of Management Letter Points by relevant owners
- Acting as a collaborative partner within the Finance Controls Office and the wider Finance function, helping to deliver priority initiatives, support continuous improvement in the control environment, and contribute to a culture of strong governance and accountability
About the Candidate
- Risk and control frameworks – experience working with or assessing systems of internal control, managing risk event data, and challenging stakeholders on risk management practices
- Relationship building & collaboration – builds trusted relationships and works proactively with others to drive outcomes, influencing and enabling effective cross‑team working
- Communication – ability to communicate effectively with the team, and with stakeholders at various levels
- Impact and influence – operates with intellectual curiosity to identify and surface insights that help strengthen the design and operation of the internal control framework
- Attention to detail – works with precision to deliver requirements, with a focus on quality
- Qualifications – Qualified accountant or auditor preferred; candidates with relevant operational risk or controls experience will also be considered
Disability Confident Statement
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.
Finance Controls Lead employer: abrdn
Aberdeen is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 40 days of annual leave, a substantial pension contribution, and a flexible working approach, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and diversity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the field of resilience.
