PwC UK, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Financial Risks and Controls Senior Manager

Positive opportunity to lead financial risk and controls initiatives within a rapidly growing firm. Drive strategic decisions, embed best practices, and shape the future of financial controls while engaging with senior stakeholders across the network.

Responsibilities

• Establish a robust financial risk management framework and lead monthly Risk and Control Governance Forums with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to align finance risks with the firm’s risk appetite and provide a strategic finance risk perspective on significant projects and initiatives.
• Drive process improvement and innovation within the finance function, enhancing financial controls and methodology.
• Facilitate successful statutory and internal audits, collaborating with auditors to implement control recommendations.
• Partner with representatives from across PwC’s global network to share insights, develop solutions, and ensure consistency in financial control practices.
• Lead the overhaul of the core finance system as a central advisor.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or international equivalent) with extensive experience in financial controls, ideally within a large professional services firm and knowledge of IFRS, SOX, etc.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Strong financial analysis skills and regulatory compliance expertise, including complex accounting issues.
• Familiarity with financial reporting software, ERP systems, and robust Excel abilities.
• Proficient problem‑solving and strategic thinking, with a focus on accuracy and detail.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements (office, home, client site), private medical cover, 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP, six volunteering days a year, and more.

Summary

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Accounting