Risk and Controls Lead

Finance Risk andamp; Controls LeadLife andamp; Pensions Client | 6-Month Contract | UK Remote/Home-Based Day Rate: Competitive Our Life andamp; Pensions client is seeking an experienced Finance Risk andamp; Controls Lead to join their Finance function on an initial 6-month contract. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the finance risk and control environment across a large-scale financial services organisation.Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will provide expert oversight and challenge across a broad range of finance processes, helping ensure that financial and non-financial risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and controlled.The RoleAs the Finance Risk andamp; Controls Lead, you will take ownership of risk and control oversight across key finance processes, including:Financial reportingExpense managementCommercial finance activitiesTechnical accounting processesEnd-to-end finance controls frameworksYou will act as a trusted business partner to Heads of Finance and senior stakeholders, providing independent challenge and support to ensure risks are appropriately managed and controls operate effectively.This role requires a blend of finance expertise, risk management knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive practical improvements across complex, cross-functional processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide oversight and challenge across finance risks and controls within assigned business ..... full job details .....