Risk & Controls Manager - Finance

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

Location:  Somerset - Hybrid working

Package:  £60K - £70K + Excellent package including car allowance and generous bonus

Reporting to the Director of Operational Finance, this role will be responsible for implementing and embedding the internal control framework, and associated processes, to meet the required corporate/financial accounting standards and to mitigate financial risk.  You will co-ordinate the risk management activity and be the primary point of contact for risk & assurance related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Propose and align the annual plans to prioritise and protect financial compliance practice, taking the lead in engaging the Senior Finance Leadership team
• Lead and champion the benefits of a robust and effective internal control framework to support business operations
• Accountable for the implementation of the internal control framework
• Manages annual design assessment process to ensure that controls documentation is appropriate and updated for any business change

Key skills & experience required:

• Qualified Accountant with experience in Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Knowledge of SOX
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail & Strong Analytical Skills