Head of Internal Controls

Job Description

We're now looking to recruit a Head of Internal Controls to join the team and play an integral part in shaping the Group’s financial, operational and compliance control environment, as a growing and ambitious FTSE 250 business.

The role involves overseeing the creation of a new Internal Controls team and leading the implementation, enhancement, ongoing monitoring and reporting of financial, operational and compliance controls across multiple business areas.

It will provide excellent exposure to the business working with senior members of the Finance team, Operations, Product owners, Technology services and Risk and Compliance. 

What does the job involve?

• Development and ongoing monitoring of the Group’s control framework across finance and operational business areas.
• Development and delivery of a control testing programme for the Group’s financial, reporting, operational and compliance controls.
• Oversee the end-to-end review of business processes, the identification of areas and scope for automation, process, controls and governance improvements focussing on efficiency improvements and/or risk reduction.
• Recommend improvements to address root-causes of control deficiencies and advise the business, including senior management, in internal control / operational best practices.
• Deliver clear concise reporting to articulate findings and impact to senior management and Board committees.
• Provide support, advice and education to the business on the impact of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements.
• Development of a target operating model for internal controls team, recruiting new roles and providing ongoing coaching and support to new team members.
• Lead discussions with key internal and external stakeholders
• The role will also be responsible for oversight of the Head of Financial control.

What you'll already have

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience in a similar risk, internal control or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry.
• A critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes, risks and control environment.
• Confident judgement to formulate proposals and make solid recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Adapt to an ongoing changing environment and an active supporter of change.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
• Actively seek to improve other skills and talents by providing constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring and training opportunities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to compile, evaluate and present data for decision making.
• Excellent numeracy and presentational skills.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of …