Business Unit: Finance
Salary range: £47,200 - £60,000 per annum DOE + benefits
Location: UK Flexible with occasional visits to Glasgow HUB (at least 1-2 times per month)
Contract type: 2 fixed-term opportunities for up to approximately 12 months

Our Team

The Finance Risk and Governance team collaborates with all areas of Finance and Treasury, including 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense, to ensure compliance with Risk and Control requirements, maintaining organizational safety.

You will support Finance in cultivating a strong risk management culture and oversee the 'first line of defense' in executing risk management responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to developing risk and control capabilities within Finance.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Assisting in developing and implementing a robust Risk and Control framework, focusing management attention on standards, identifying control improvements, and monitoring responses.
2. Providing support and training to ensure controls are identified, documented, and assessed appropriately.
3. Planning and executing tests of the Finance controls landscape, documenting work to high standards for re-performance.
4. Leading reviews and activities to ensure compliance with the Group's Risk and Control methodology.
5. Supporting policy implementation and compliance across Finance.

What We Need You To Have

1. Understanding of how Finance and Treasury functions operate.
2. Accounting qualification, partly qualified, or relevant experience.
3. Expertise in assessing Risks and Controls.
4. Track record of enhancing control environments and reporting.
5. Strong report writing and analytical skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
7. Experience managing stakeholders at all levels, especially senior stakeholders.

Nice to Have

1. Experience with end-to-end process mapping.
2. Experience with controls testing in 2nd Line, Internal, or External audit.

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave, with options to buy more.
• Up to five additional paid well-being days per year.
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (total 52 weeks).
• Market-leading pension.
• Free private medical cover, income protection, and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, wellness assessments, and critical illness cover.

All benefits start from day one.

Interested?

If you're excited about this role, apply soon as we may close the advert early if we receive high interest.

We support flexible working to help you Live a Life More Virgin.

About Virgin Money

We aim to be the UK's best digital bank, with a heritage of over 180 years. We're customer-obsessed, innovative, and committed to making banking more enjoyable and meaningful for our customers. Join us to Live a Life More Virgin, empowering you with choice and flexibility.

Our Culture

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a safe and inspiring environment where everyone can contribute and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we support adjustments and inclusivity. If you need support with your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Legal and Other Information

Roles are flexible across the UK, subject to right to work. Pre-employment checks include references, criminal and credit checks, and for certain roles, additional regulatory checks.