Head Of Internal Controls

We're now looking to recruit a Head of Internal Control to join the team and play an integral part in shaping the Group’s financial, operational and compliance control environment, as a growing and ambitious FTSE 250 business.

The role involves overseeing the creation of a new Internal Controls team and leading the implementation, enhancement, ongoing monitoring and reporting of financial, operational and compliance controls across multiple business areas.

It will provide excellent exposure to the business working with senior members of the Finance team, Operations, Product owners, Technology services and Risk and Compliance.

What does the job involve?

• 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
• The role will also be responsible for oversight of the Head of Financial control.

Competence, Knowledge and Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent
• Experience in a similar risk, internal control or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry.
• A critical thinker who seeks to understand the business, its processes, risks and control environment.
• Confident judgement to formulate proposals and make solid recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Adapt to an ongoing changing environment and an active supporter of change.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
• Actively seek to improve other skills and talents by providing constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring and training opportunities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to compile, evaluate and present data for decision making.
• Excellent numeracy and presentational skills.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.

About Us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

What we offer:

• Starting salary of £120,000 (Dependent on level of experience)
• Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Private medical insurance
• On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend 50% of your time in the office each month. For new team members, the first month will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.