Head of Financial Control

Base Salary: 60-70k depending on experience

Benefits:
Medical Health Insurance (opt in, taxable benefit);
Choice of one additional day holiday or additional 1% employer pension contribution

Role Based:
Hybrid

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 08:00 and 18:00

Full-time employees are entitled to 27 days holiday per year plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays. Part-time employees receive pro-rated entitlement. Holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Entitlement is pro-rated for part-year employment.

Brent Shrine Credit Union Ltd is a member-focused financial cooperative committed to supporting the financial wellbeing of its members and communities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage in its journey. With a team of 12 employees, we are rebuilding for the future, strengthening our governance framework, enhancing our financial controls and laying the foundations for sustainable growth.

Our environment is collaborative, supportive and flexible, giving employees the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing their professional expertise. Every colleague plays an important role in shaping the future direction and success of the organisation.

This is more than a traditional financial control role.

As Head of Financial Control, you will play a critical role in supporting Brent Shrine Credit Union's transition towards reactivation and future growth. Working closely with the Executive Team, Board and Audit & Risk Committee, you will help build and maintain a best-in-class financial control environment that supports regulatory compliance, good governance and long-term sustainability.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Be part of an organisation undergoing significant transformation and growth.
• Shape and influence the future financial control framework of the business.
• Work directly with senior leadership, Board members and key regulators.
• Drive meaningful improvements to governance, controls and financial processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance function.
• Enjoy a flexible, collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.

If you are a proactive finance leader who thrives on improving controls, managing risk and driving positive change, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Head of Financial Control is responsible for leading the financial control function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining a robust control framework, overseeing accounts payable operations, coordinating audit activities and supporting the Audit & Risk Committee. The role provides strategic leadership and assurance to the Executive Team and Board regarding financial governance and risk management.

• Lead and continuously enhance the organisation's financial control framework, ensuring robust governance, compliance and risk management practices are embedded across the business.
• Own the integrity of the balance sheet, ensuring all accounts are accurately maintained, reconciled and supported by appropriate documentation and controls.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end control processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain finance policies, procedures and control standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Provide oversight and challenge to ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls and delegated authorities.
• Identify emerging financial, operational and regulatory risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies where required.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls and improve reporting efficiency through automation and technology.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to provide financial control expertise and support…