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Finance Risk & Control Manager

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working.
Join us as a Finance Risk & Control Manager and help us strengthen and evolve our financial control environment. In this role, you'll work closely with teams across Finance and the wider business to identify and manage risk in a practical, proactive way-making sure the right controls are in place, understood and consistently applied. You'll play a key part in maintaining a clear and effective governance framework, supporting audits, keeping policies relevant and easy to follow, and turning insight into action through meaningful reporting. Just as importantly, you'll build strong relationships, challenge where needed and support teams to embed good risk and control practices into everyday decision-making. It's a great opportunity to make a visible impact, bring fresh thinking and help us continue to build a control environment that's robust, efficient and future-ready.

What we are looking for:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA) with solid post-qualified experience, ideally within financial controllership
Strong background in financial risk, internal controls or audit (typically 5-7 years), with a good understanding of frameworks such as COSO
Confident working with accounting and auditing standards, alongside financial systems (e.g. Oracle) and data/BI principles
Proven experience operating in complex, multi-entity or multinational environments, ideally within financial services
A collaborative and organised approach, with strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Effective communicator and influencer, comfortable working with and challenging senior stakeholders, with the ability to lead, coach and build capability within a teamIf you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll get:

A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus.
Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most.
Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you. So, who are we?

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the third-year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.

Apply today and help shape a stronger, smarter financial control environment.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who'll be more than happy to support you.

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