Your new company

Your new role

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead financial governance and assurance across the organisation, strengthening internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will play a key role in supporting senior leadership and the Board Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring robust financial stewardship and transparency.

• Lead financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Provide expert advice to the CFO and senior stakeholders on governance and compliance
• Oversee fraud prevention processes, investigations, and reporting
• Act as Secretary to the Board Audit & Risk Committee
• Manage internal audit relationships and ensure effective audit delivery
• Lead pensions governance, reporting, and advisory activities
• Deliver performance insights and financial assurance to senior leadership
• Manage and develop the financial governance team

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant (CCAB/CIPFA)
• Strong experience in financial governance, risk, and compliance
• Background in audit, internal controls, or fraud prevention
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and boards
• Knowledge of pensions desirable
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

What you'll get in return

• Senior leadership exposure
• Opportunity to shape governance and control frameworks
• High-impact role within a complex, regulated environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Elaine McCullagh at Hays on 02890446911

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.