Job Description - Head of Financial Controls (00124326)
Job Title: Head of Financial Controls
Location: Preston. (Various locations considered). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Implement strategic changes in the operation of financial controls, benchmarking against external standards and collaborating with external Subject Matter Experts as needed.
2. Ensure an efficient quality assurance process in finance, redefining policies with CFO approval to meet regulatory requirements.
3. Identify and mitigate Financial Reporting risks to the Annual Report, ensuring appropriate representation and approvals.
4. Oversee the quality of First Line of Assurance for finance processes across the UK and International footprint, collaborating with Governance Operations, Finance Assurance, the wider finance operating model, and Internal Audit to enhance the effectiveness of the three lines of defence.
5. Support finance modernisation initiatives in alignment with transformation goals and UK Corporate Governance Reform.
6. Work with Governance Operations and Finance Systems to leverage data analytics and automation for financial assurance.
7. Drive continuous improvement using innovative technologies, maximising the Governance Risk and Compliance tools.
8. Lead and develop a team of Governance Business Interface leads, ensuring they possess the necessary skills and knowledge to support the improvement activity alongside partnering with the Business and finance operating model structure.
9. Provide practical controls guidance and advice to individuals at all levels both inside and outside the finance function across the UK and International footprint.
10. Use your networks and contacts to become a key enabler for change and automation of control activities.
Your skills and experiences:
1. Fully qualified accountant, with experience of Financial Controls ideally in practice.
2. In-depth knowledge of financial accounting, financial controls, and assurance.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of high-quality financial controls across a complex industry footprint to ensure enabling efficient and effective operation of those operating the controls.
4. High level of proficiency in assurance and compliance practices.
5. Excellent influencing skills and experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships, including internationally.
6. Leadership and Management skills to guide and coach teams effectively.
7. External audit experience of Financial Controls in practice.
8. Experience working with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SoX).
9. Experience of ESG Assurance.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Closing Date: 24th February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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