Wade Macdonald
Financial Controls Specialist (4169)
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Financial Controls Specialist
Location: Bradford (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £65,000
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
About the Client
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Insurance sector. They are recognised for their commitment to high standards of governance, financial integrity, and professional excellence. Join a team where collaboration is key, and every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together.
About the Job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to support the enhancement of the organisation's financial control framework. Working closely with key stakeholders across finance, you will strengthen internal controls, support compliance initiatives, and help ensure financial reporting processes meet the highest standards.
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Duties will include:
- Strengthening financial controls and addressing identified control weaknesses.
- Developing and delivering remediation plans across key finance processes.
- Reviewing and improving process documentation, including control frameworks and process maps.
- Assessing the effectiveness of newly implemented financial controls.
- Working with internal and external auditors to provide supporting evidence and resolve audit findings.
- Promoting best practice in financial governance and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting colleagues with control awareness and compliance initiatives.
- Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider finance function.
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You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in financial controls, audit, or SOX compliance. You'll possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and be confident working with multiple stakeholders. Experience within insurance or financial services would be advantageous but is not essential.
What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you will receive a salary of £65,000 on a 12-month fixed-term contract, alongside hybrid working with three days per week in the Bradford office. You'll join a collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in a high-profile finance programme, gain valuable exposure to senior stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful process improvements within a supportive and professional organisation.
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