Job Summary
We are strengthening Finance’s risk management, control excellence and trusted outcomes. As a Risk & Control Manager – Innovation & Control Automation, you will lead the identification, development and scaling of innovative solutions across the Finance Chief Operating Office (FCCO). Your work will drive the move from manual, fragmented processes to scalable, automated and insight‑led solutions, leveraging the Power Platform, AI/GenAI and data‑driven capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Drive FCCO innovation strategy and pipeline, identifying and prioritising opportunities.
- Design and deliver automation solutions using PowerApps and Power Automate.
- Identify and apply AI/GenAI use cases in a safe and controlled manner.
- Build dashboards and self‑serve reporting to enhance data access and insight.
- Re‑engineer processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Ensure all solutions align with governance, risk and control frameworks.
- Build capability across FCCO through training and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate across Finance, Risk, Technology and Control teams.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in innovation, automation or process improvement roles.
- 2+ years developing knowledge and solutions using Power Platform (PowerApps/Power Automate).
- 12+ months developing awareness of AI/GenAI tools and opportunities.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a curious mindset.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Desired: Understanding of risk and control environments; experience driving cultural change or capability uplift; knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement techniques.
Benefits
- Reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.
- Disability Confident Leader guarantees interviews for applicants meeting the minimum criteria who have a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition.
- Wide‑ranging benefits package, including a generous pension contribution of up to 15%, annual performance‑related bonus, share schemes with free shares, discounted shopping and other lifestyle‑adapted benefits.
- 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
- Robust wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave policies and a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, learn and develop. All candidates have the opportunity to shine and we guarantee a fair interview opportunity for those with disabilities, long‑term health or neurodivergent conditions.
