Senior Finance Manager - Controls

We are partnering with a market leading financial services organisation and employer of choice based in Birmingham. A specialist opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Manager - Controls to play a critical role in strengthening and enhancing its financial control environment.

This is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to influence business performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust governance and compliance across a complex and fast-paced organisation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead financial controls activities, support risk management initiatives, and help deliver best-in-class financial processes and reporting.

Experience of reporting under IFRS (in particular IAS19 and IAS37) within the financial services sector is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial control frameworks.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, financial regulations, and governance requirements.

Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Oversee control testing programmes and coordinate remediation activities.

Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings.

Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance control effectiveness.

Partner with finance, operational, and senior leadership teams to embed a strong controls culture.

Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior management.

Lead and develop a high-performing team.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Significant experience within financial control, governance, risk, audit, or compliance functions.

Extensive experience of reporting under IFRS within the financial services sector, specifically IAS19 (pension reporting) and IAS37 (provisions / liabilities).

Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and risk management principles.

Experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Proven ability to lead change and influence senior decision-makers.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Previous team leadership experience.

What's on Offer

Senior leadership opportunity within an employer of choice in the Birmingham region.

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Opportunity to influence business strategy and controls transformation programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take ownership of a critical control function and work with senior leaders to enhance governance, improve processes, and drive business performance.

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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