Head Of Finance (Chief Control Office)

TL;DR

Head of Finance (Chief Control Office): Leading and developing the control environment for Non-Financial Risk within the Finance division with an accent on operational resilience, cyber security, and data governance. Focus on driving strategic control improvements, influencing senior stakeholders, and embedding a proactive risk culture across the organization.

Location: Must be based in the UK with a hybrid work pattern requiring at least 40% time in the office (Edinburgh, Bristol, or Halifax).

Salary: £116,535 - £137,100

Company

A major financial services group committed to transforming the future of finance through investment in technology and inclusive leadership.

What you will do

• Set the vision and lead the Finance control agenda to ensure robust risk frameworks.
• Champion a culture of proactive risk management and clear ownership across Finance teams.
• Strengthen connectivity between Finance, Risk, and wider Group governance forums.
• Oversee regulatory and control delivery including SOX compliance and operational resilience.
• Lead a high-performing team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Shape the evolution of control environments toward automated and AI-enabled capabilities.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK and able to work from office sites in Edinburgh, Bristol, or Halifax.
• Strong finance background with significant experience in risk, controls, or financial governance.
• Proven experience leading governance and oversight in large, complex financial organizations.
• Technical understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance, OpenPages, and operational risk.
• Track record of leading large, distributed teams and driving cultural change.
• Exceptional communication skills with experience influencing at the executive level.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.
• Inclusive, values-led culture with support for workplace adjustments.