Controls & Risk Lead

Controls & Risk Lead

Spirit Energy is redefining mature basin operations through safe, responsible asset stewardship and value maximisation. We seek an individual ready to advance our forward‑thinking team.

• Location:
  
  Aberdeen
• Duration: 2‑year contract
• Contract Type: PAYE
• Day Rate:
  To be confirmed – please provide your PAYE banding expectation
• Right to work:
  Please have existing right to work in the UK
• Notice period/availability:
  Outline when you are able to start
• Working arrangement:
  Hybrid – 4 days in office per week (compulsory Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, optional Monday or Friday)

• Manage and maintain a fit‑for‑purpose financial controls framework aligned with current policies, standards and guidelines.
• Establish and enforce standards for financial close processes, and monitor compliance through control testing and assurance activities.
• Lead control monitoring and testing programmes, liaising with Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Report assurance findings to Finance leadership, communicating control effectiveness, risk exposure, mitigation efforts and recommended actions.
• Evaluate and report on Spirit Energy’s control environment, identifying weaknesses and providing insights to the Audit Committee.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to strengthen the internal finance control environment in collaboration with business and leadership teams.
• Provide expert guidance to functional teams on control documentation, supporting the Finance Management System and external reporting requirements.
• Promote a strong internal control culture through education, training and advisory support, including training on ARIS and controls excellence tools.
• Advise and support the Financial Controller and Finance Director on all control‑related matters.
• Own and run the enterprise risk management process and system; support the transition from ARIS to Workiva.
• Represent Spirit in monthly ERM reviews with the Centrica ERM Team and manage external auditors during yearly walk‑through risk assessment processes.
• Input into the risk section of the Annual Report.
• Coordinate and oversee Investment Governance activities – update approvals tracker, attend IDC meetings as a non‑voting member.
• Coordinate and oversee Value Assurance activities; provide monthly updates to Internal Audit on 2
  
  LoD.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal compliance.
• Perform any other associated duties as reasonably required.

• Demonstrable record of improving processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of risk management and control methodologies.
• Ability to interpret control monitoring outcomes and identify financial implications.
• Effective change agent.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Relevant university degree.

In addition to technical knowledge, we value the Spirit Energy principles of Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care and Delivery. Candidates should embrace and support change while ensuring safe and efficient operation of mature assets.