Financial Assurance and Compliance Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£53,000 to £61,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX1 2JD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Join a prestigious, internationally recognised organisation in Oxford, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across financial assurance, governance, risk and counter-fraud.

Your new role

You will lead the organisation's second-line financial assurance and counter-fraud activity, with responsibility for:

Leading a risk-based financial assurance programme

Assessing the design and effectiveness of key financial controls

Identifying systemic risks, control weaknesses and assurance gaps

Using data analytics, thematic reviews and targeted testing

Providing assurance on projects and business change

Working closely with Internal and External Audit

Developing the organisation's counter-fraud strategy and framework

Leading fraud risk assessments, prevention and awareness activity

Supporting the investigation of suspected fraud and irregularities

Leading and developing the Financial Assurance & Compliance team

The role requires strong influencing skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across a large, complex organisation

What you'll need to succeed

You'll bring:

Significant experience in second-line assurance, governance, risk, internal controls or audit

Strong financial assurance and internal control knowledge

Practical counter-fraud and fraud risk management experience

Knowledge and experience of fraud investigations

Strong analytical and data skills

Credibility and confidence influencing senior stakeholders

Leadership and team management experience

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent experience

CFE, ACFS or CIPFA counter-fraud qualification would be advantageous

Experience within higher education or another complex organisation would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

£52,815-£61,198 salary

Permanent, full-time position

38 days' paid holiday

Generous pension provision

Flexible and family-friendly working benefits

Professional development opportunities

Travel, leisure and sports-related benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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