Director Global Finance Risk Management Controls FRMC Projects Change Management

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Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street Posted Date: May 1, 2025 Role: Director, Global Finance Risk Management & Controls (FRMC), Projects & Change Management Are you energized by a high-profile finance risk management role that allows you to shape risk programs and challenge organizational thinking to make informed business decisions?

Key Responsibilities: Lead a team of qualified, experienced professionals to assess and mitigate finance risk across key finance change processes, finance transformation, system and business model migrations, and global projects. Provide strategic insight into risk areas across key finance processes, finance transformation, and global projects (S4H, J2C, GPO projects, transformation projects) to stakeholders, advocating for cost-efficient, practical risk mitigation with finance, project, and tech leaders.

Manage the funding model and stakeholder expectations to ensure projects requiring risk input or impacting the financial control environment have appropriate resources. Establish engagement models with projects (S4H, GPOs) to ensure timely involvement and governance.
Drive risk mitigation strategies that consider cost, digital approaches, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals. Integrate risk management activities with project management processes like planning, execution, and monitoring. Partner with GPOs to identify automation opportunities and support risk assessment in digital tool implementation.

Report to stakeholders on project status and risk mitigation plans. Why you? Basic Qualifications: Qualified accountant or CIA risk qualification Experience leading a team in finance risk assessment Strong finance background with knowledge of financial systems and processes Understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking skills Preferred Qualifications: Stakeholder engagement and management skills Effective cross-functional communication Experience developing financial controls to mitigate risks Ability to manage multiple projects Leadership and team development skills Interested in Joining?

Please apply via our online portal with your CV and Cover Letter. Remember to keep a copy of the Job Description, as it will not be available online after the closing date. Closing Date: COP 14th May 2025 Hybrid working is expected, with 2-3 days onsite per week.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel valued and included. We offer competitive salary, annual bonus, healthcare, pension, shares, and savings programs. Our Performance with Choice program supports flexible work arrangements.
Learn more about our benefits and life at GSK on our webpage: Life at GSK GSK Why GSK? We unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease, impacting billions/ health and delivering sustainable shareholder returns. We focus on vaccines, medicines, and the immune system, investing in key therapeutic areas.
Our success depends on our people. We aim to be an inspiring, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace. Join us in our journey to get Ahead Together. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected categories.
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