A large corporate FTSE 250 business, we are part way through designing and implementing a financial reporting controls framework; benchmarked to COSO. This runs alongside a financial transformation programme; including a business and shared service centre reorganisation.

Working as part of the Group Financial control team; you will collaborate with Group Functions and Business Units, as well as Global Process Owners, to deliver step-change improvements in design, operation and evidencing of key controls over financial reporting. You will be required to understand challenges they face and recommend pragmatic solutions; and where appropriate escalate upwards in line with established governance. Progress and results are reported to the Audit and Risk Committee to provide them with adequate assurance over the risk of financial misstatement.

Job title:

Financial Controls Specialist - FTC

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, lead and document meetings with finance controllers and finance operations

• Enhance the existing financial minimum control standards (a Risk and Control Matrix); and associated guidance to aid controllers in their self-assessments

• Support in the launch and completion of the (six monthly) self-assessment of financial reporting controls

• Review completed controls self-assessments to identify areas for improvement; and document root causes where control operation does not meet minimum control standards

• Consolidate findings / themes for central consideration / resolution where applicable

• Identify examples of good practice that can be shared across the controllership community

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with post qualification experience of delivery and improvement of internal control frameworks, including prior SOx testing and review experience

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of what effective control looks like and how to effectively document process and control activities

• Confident, positive attitude and a can-do approach to this important work

• Ability to assess whether the actual control activity meets defined minimum standards to effectively mitigate key risks identified

• Good commercial acumen, interpersonal and communication skills as well as demonstrating flexibility in an evolving business environment

• Experience of IT Audit, Finance Transformation (SAP) and delivering training programs considered a benefit

About / Capita Functions- Finance Operations

Our Finance Function is one of Capita’s central corporate functions and is supporting the financial needs of the business. Our teams are creating smarter, faster financial processes across a complex organisation to ensure consistency with training, technology and knowledge sharing. We’re providing clear insight to teams across the business and empowering them to make effective, meaningful decisions. Join us and discover better as you build a stronger financial future for Capita.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive basic salary

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave

• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice

• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more

• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology

• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

Don’t forget, you’re part of a network of 55,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines, sectors and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

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Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees