Financial Risk & Controls Manager

Take the lead in strengthening financial control and driving operational excellence.

Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to building thriving communities and ensuring financial integrity across every level of the business. You’ll lead a talented team of finance professionals, oversee critical control frameworks, and shape how financial systems and processes evolve to meet future challenges.

This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact - enhancing financial resilience, improving processes, and helping to guide the organisation through major transformation projects.

What you’ll gain:

• Ownership and influence – lead a high-performing team responsible for financial control across a complex organisation.
• Career development – work alongside senior finance leaders and gain exposure to system transformation and enterprise risk management.
• A culture of improvement – drive efficiency, automation, and innovation in financial processes.
• Work–life balance – hybrid working options (2 days per week on site) with flexibility to manage your own schedule.
• Purpose and impact – contribute to a mission-led organisation improving lives and communities across the UK.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the financial control function, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve financial systems and processes that mitigate key financial and operational risks.
• Manage the team responsible for financial regulations, reporting integrity, and system controls.
• Partner with senior leaders across finance, audit, and risk to strengthen governance and accountability.
• Oversee legacy system management and play a key role in transitioning to a new finance ERP system.
• Champion process optimisation and automation to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.

What you’ll need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Proven expertise in financial controls, risk management, and compliance within complex organisations.
• Strong leadership skills – able to motivate, develop, and guide a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating technical financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
• A proactive mindset with a track record of driving change, improvement, and collaboration across teams.

About the company:

They’re a leading organisation in their field of expertise, dedicated to supporting communities and delivering sustainable housing and services. With a strong focus on innovation, accountability, and social impact, they’re committed to building a better future for people and the planet.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and lead the charge in financial integrity, innovation, and positive change.