Financial Controls Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Control Lead to join a highly respected organisation in Liverpool, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity and driving operational excellence.

This position offers you the chance to shape and maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and the seamless operation of treasury and finance functions.

You will be at the heart of financial governance, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to embed best practices, champion continuous improvement, and support the business’s commitment to quality, diversity, and data protection.

With a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing, this role provides an ideal platform for you to make a significant impact while enjoying flexible working opportunities and ongoing professional development.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the full spectrum of financial governance by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and adherence to accounting standards across the organisation.
• Monitor general ledger postings and cost centre allocations to guarantee high-quality financial information is maintained at all times.
• Establish, review, and maintain clear accounting policies and procedures that are fully compliant with relevant reporting standards and internal controls.
• Facilitate project cost tracking processes to support effective contract implementation reporting and ensure reliable operational insights.
• Own the Finance Risk Register by monitoring risks, updating mitigation strategies, and ensuring all identified risks are addressed proactively.
• Conduct thorough financial due diligence for new suppliers to safeguard against potential risks and ensure robust supplier relationships.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Finance by identifying process weaknesses, implementing enhancements, and monitoring compliance with established policies.
• Manage treasury-related activities including maintenance of banking mandates, payment platform access, and reconciliation routines.
• Work collaboratively with Finance Operations Managers to develop efficient transactional finance processes that are well-communicated and embedded throughout the business.
• Support both internal and external audit activities by providing timely evidence, resolving findings efficiently, and delivering guidance or training on financial control matters.

What you bring:

• Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience demonstrating deep technical knowledge of financial control principles.
• Extensive experience in roles focused on financial controls, accounting or audit within complex organisations where accuracy is paramount.
• Proven ability to maintain or enhance control environments through diligent oversight of processes and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrable track record managing treasury functions including banking mandates, payment systems administration, or cash management routines.
• Experience developing robust financial processes that are clearly documented, communicated effectively across teams, and consistently adhered to.
• Strong analytical skills enabling accurate interpretation of complex financial data for informed decision-making.
• Excellent written communication abilities including drafting clear policies or procedural documents for diverse audiences.
• High levels of organisation with meticulous attention to detail when handling sensitive information or multi-faceted projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build dependable cross-functional relationships founded on trust, empathy, cooperation, and shared goals within a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to compliance with regulatory requirements alongside a solutions-focused mindset that supports continuous improvement.

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