AJ Bell is hiring a
Head of Internal Controls

Summary

The job description is for a Head of Internal Control in a growing FTSE 250 business. The role involves overseeing the creation and implementation of internal controls, leading control testing programs, reviewing business processes, recommending improvements, delivering reports, providing support to the business on new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, developing a target operating model for the internal controls team, and leading discussions with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience in a similar risk, internal control or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Starting salary up to £120,000 DOE
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by Medicash
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Parking at Exchange Quay
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals