Financial Control Lead

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. The Financial Controls Lead will ensure a robust, compliant and efficient financial control environment across the organisation. This role is based in Liverpool and offers hybrid working.

Internal applications for this role close on 27 April 2026.

• Work closely with the Associate Director of Financial Control and other senior finance stakeholders to drive consistent financial reporting and accounting discipline.
• Monitor the accuracy of general ledger and cost centre postings to ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Establish and maintain clear accounting policies and procedures aligned with relevant reporting standards.
• Support accurate and timely project cost tracking, particularly in support of contract implementation activity.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including tax regulations and the Criminal Finances Act.
• Oversee the timely completion of all required payment practice reporting.
• Own and maintain the Finance Risk Register, ensuring risks are reviewed, mitigations identified and actions monitored.
• Conduct financial due diligence for new and existing suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place to minimise the risk of fraud.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance control effectiveness, accuracy and efficiency across Finance.
• Own treasury‑related processes and control frameworks, including maintaining company banking mandates and overseeing operational payment platforms.
• Develop, maintain and communicate all transactional finance processes across the organisation.
• Lead finance workstream activity for contract implementations and close‑down exercises.
• Maintain and update the Delegation of Authority framework.
• Develop and review reporting on compliance with financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit activity, ensuring timely provision of evidence and resolution of findings.
• Provide guidance, training and support to colleagues on financial control and policy matters.
• Work with Finance Systems teams to ensure systems and processes support strong control operation.
• Deputise for senior finance leaders where required.

• Competitive salary ranging from £57,500 to £70,000, pro‑rated for part‑time working.
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro‑rated) plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Reed Pension Scheme membership.
• Award‑winning management and leadership development.
• Professional and personal development funding.
• Bi‑annual pay reviews.

• Strong experience in financial control, governance or financial reporting within a complex organisation.
• Detailed understanding of accounting controls, statutory compliance and financial risk management.
• Experience working with finance operations and transactional teams to embed effective control frameworks.
• Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and providing clear, constructive challenge.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information.
• A proactive, organised and resilient approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or ACA), or equivalent experience (QBE) – desirable.
• Experience supporting contract mobilisation or organisational change activity – desirable.
• Experience working with large‑scale finance systems and payment platforms – desirable.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.