Financial Controls Specialist

4 days ago


Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Wickes Full time

Key Responsibilities:

The role of a Financial Controls Specialist at Wickes is to assist in developing and implementing a company-wide Controls Framework. This involves identifying, documenting, and rolling out material controls, as well as monitoring their effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities:

  1. Assist with the implementation of the Controls Management System, ensuring clear and consistent documentation standards and capturing accountabilities/responsibilities for each 'material control'.
  2. Assist with the roll out of material controls, including communication, training, and ongoing support to Process Owners, Control Owners, and Control Operators.
  3. Perform initial testing of material controls to ensure they are operating as designed.
  4. Administer and maintain the CMS to ensure risks and controls are updated and there is ongoing compliance across the business with the requirements of the Controls Framework.

Requirements:

  1. A- Level or equivalent
  2. University Degree or equivalent
  3. Documenting risks and controls and/or writing policies and procedures
  4. Testing compliance with controls/procedures
  5. Identifying compliance issues and agreeing actions
  6. 2-3 years + experience in working for a large retail business
  7. Creating and delivering training content to Company-wide stakeholders
  8. Administering/maintaining information in an IT system
  9. Highly articulate, personable, and engaging
  10. Ability to identify, engage, and tailor communication to the relevant stakeholders
  11. Good influencing and stakeholder management skills

What We Can Offer:

You'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with Wickes, supported by a fantastic learning and development program. You'll also benefit from a competitive benefits package including a bonus, save-as-you-earn scheme, contributory pension scheme, colleague discount, and a range of other benefits.

About Wickes:

Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in the industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1 billion. Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we're proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause, and fertility support.


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