Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Group Head of ICFR is accountable for all financial control matters across the Group and has financial control oversight of work happening in functions that either directly or indirectly contribute to 'getting the numbers right' and prevention of material fraud.

Client Details

The company is a leading player in the retail industry with a workforce exceeding 2000. With a strong presence in Yorkshire, it prides itself on its commitment to delivering quality products and services to its customers.

Description

the Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting is responsible for;

• Building the Financial Control Team to create a Centre of Excellence working with the Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, the Shared Services team & broader Finance.
• Lead on the development of policies and procedures to mitigate risks and achieve reliable financial reporting and protection of Company assets.
• Oversee the ICFR Program, including the design & operating effectiveness of controls.
• Lead on the remediation of deficiencies identified. This will involve implementing new controls, enhancing existing controls and redesigning some processes to mitigate the risk of material misstatement.
• Key leadership role in Corporate Responsibility; establish a cadence and agenda of key control items and steps to resolution with visibility of key topics.
• Lead the ICOFR Programme outwardly into the business; working with stakeholders to influence financial control ownership and responsibility. Represent the ICOFR program in the broader Internal Controls Steerco and collaborate effectively with other controls work-streams.
• Line management and leadership of the Financial Controls Programme team; directing the prioritisation of the end to end processes and work on controls that underpin the Group Financial Control Environment.
• Accountable for the annual risk assessment performed by the ICOFR Lead and advise on the key processes that are in scope for ICOFR and the timetable to stand-up/stand-down any scope' changes with supporting detailed documentation of risks and controls.

Profile

A successful Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting should have:

• Ability to set the vision for financial control across the business and influence others to deliver inline with the agreed vision.
• Strong financial controls background and experience of baselining and improving the financial control environment in a large company preferably in a UK listed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; relationship-building and interdepartmental working.
• Excellent team building & coaching skills; experience of mobilising and engaging virtual and matrix teams to deliver consistent high performance.
• High quality, clear written communications (board papers).
• Change leadership qualities; pro-actively direct and lead others to deliver change.
• Collaborative team player orientation towards work relationships, strong culture awareness
• Ability to interpret regulatory/technical requirements and develop robust practical implementation plans
• Willingness to engage with a wide variety of activities and projects
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification
• Min. 5 years PQE
• Some experience of the external/PLC environment.

Job Offer

The Head of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting will recieve,

• An attractive salary package,
• Car Allowance of 9k,
• A bonus scheme to reward of up to 20%,
• A positive and supportive company culture.
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic retail environment.
• A chance to lead and make significant contributions to a successful finance team.
• 27 days holiday

We encourage you to seize this exciting opportunity in Yorkshire. Apply today to join our committed and passionate team.