Finance Risk Specialist

The Finance Risk and Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting and contributing towards the management and development of the financial risk and internal controls framework within the organisation. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The manager will work closely with various departments to develop and implement robust control processes to safeguard the company's assets and financial integrity.,

• Support activities to identify, assess, and prioritise financial risks across the organisation. Ensuring that all priority risks and issues are raised through the Risk and controls team to ensure consistent and effective handling, resolution and reporting


• Contribute towards development and implementation of risk management strategies and action plans


• Monitor and report on key risk indicators and emerging risks


• Assist in the design, delivery and monitoring of internal Finance performance and financial reporting controls


• Work with the Finance Risk and Controls Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies


• Conduct regular reviews and testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness


• Support Finance Risk and Controls Manager in ensuring GDPR compliance including legal, regulatory and obligatory standards are met


• Month end planning, timing and risk management to ensure a realistic and achievable timeline


• Develop and draft updates to financial policies and procedures to enhance control and mitigate risks


• Support the governance of Finance BSU data and reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness and quality


• Engage with senior stakeholders across the business and sponsor projects to support delivery of improvements such as increased efficiency and accuracy in the financial and operating control environment


• Provide support to departments on the management and resolution of risk and control issues
  
  Some experience in financial risk management, internal controls, audit, or a related area (Desirable)


• Understanding of risk management principles and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)


• Understanding of accounting and auditing standards


• Knowledge of financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)


• Skilled user of core Microsoft packages


• Experience and understanding of Information flows, data structures and Business Intelligence principles (Desirable)


• Experience within a multinational corporation or financial services firm is advantageous


• Ability to identify and address key risks/implications associated with any activities
  
  At Lowell, we value togetherness. And that's what enables us to drive onwards as a company, as a team, and as individuals, together. Because together, we go further.


Our mission is to make credit work better for all. Based in Yorkshire, with offices across Europe, we're a leading credit management company. We buy lots of different kinds of debts and give our customers the tools to pay them off in practical and affordable ways. We understand that every person's situation is different. And every year, we help thousands of people take control of their debts.

You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in.

Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means…

• A competitive salary.


• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.


• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.


• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office.


• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful.


• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.


• Life assurance & Group income protection


• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.


• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.