G&A, Controls & Risk Lead

Banking & Financial Services
Aberdeenshire
June 19, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Role Overview

G&A, Controls and Risk Lead responsible for G&A forecasting, variance analysis, actuals reporting, performance reporting, time writing and allocation reporting. The role also includes redesigning the G&A allocation mechanism and managing a fit for purpose controls framework.

Job Details

  • Location: Aberdeen
  • Duration: 2 year contract
  • Contract Type: PAYE

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cost centre hierarchy and Delegation of Authority for general and administrative expenses.
  • Lead the month end close process, ensuring efficiency and integrity, including payroll, expense postings, time writing and accrual calculations.
  • Deliver monthly budget holder reporting with P&L variance analysis and integrity checks.
  • Manage and coordinate audits related to overheads, licenses and asset.
  • Process intercompany invoices and perform monthly accounting activities such as prepayments, accruals, journal postings and clearing.
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and related control activities in compliance with prescribed procedures.
  • Support the Finance Director in the management of the Functional Services Agreement (FSA).
  • Redesign the G&A allocation mechanism and supporting systems to align with a single asset business model.
  • Administer the time writing system and supporting processes.
  • Manage and maintain a fit for purpose financial controls framework, ensuring alignment with current policies, standards and guidelines.
  • Establish and enforce standards for financial close processes, monitoring compliance through robust control testing and assurance activities.
  • Lead the delivery of controls monitoring and testing programmes, liaising with Internal Audit and external auditors.
  • Report assurance findings to Finance leadership, communicating control effectiveness, risk exposure and recommended actions.
  • Evaluate and report on the control environment, identifying weaknesses and providing insights to the Audit Committee.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects to strengthen the internal finance control environment.
  • Provide expert guidance to functional teams on control documentation and support the Finance Management System and external reporting requirements.
  • Promote an internal control culture through education, training and advisory support.
  • Advise and support the Financial Controller and Finance Director on all control related matters.
  • Any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable record of improving systems and processes.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Familiar with G&A allocation methodologies and time writing processes.
  • Experience with SAP and Workday desirable.
  • Ability to articulate financial information to non finance stakeholders.
  • 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) and relevant university degree.
  • Alignment with company values: agility, collaboration, courage, care, delivery.

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