Senior Finance Specialist / Financial Fraud Risk Specialist

This contract with our defence/nuclear client is for a Senior Finance Specialist / Financial Fraud Risk Specialist for 6 months located in Aldermaston – 3 days/week on site (9 day fortnight).  

Responsibilities:  

The Financial Fraud Risk Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of financial fraud risk within the organisation. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud, as well as conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fraud risk management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.  

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fraud risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial fraud risks.  

• Monitor and analyse fraud trends and patterns to proactively address emerging risks.  

• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are in place to prevent and detect fraud.  

• Design and implement fraud detection systems, tools, and techniques.  

• Develop and maintain fraud detection models, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective.  

• Establish and maintain fraud prevention policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.  

• Ensure that all fraud-related policies and procedures are communicated and enforced across the organization.  

• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on fraud prevention and detection.  

• Work closely with other departments, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, and IT, to ensure a coordinated approach to fraud risk management.  

• Provide guidance and support to business units on fraud risk-related matters.  

• Serve as the point of contact for external auditors and regulators on fraud-related issues.  

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track fraud risk metrics and key performance indicators.  

• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement in fraud prevention and detection.  

• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.  

• Provision and development of financial information on a timely basis.

• Proven experience in financial fraud risk management.  

• Finance background.  

• Implementation of Financial Controls to mitigate Fraud Risk.  

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.  

• Strong knowledge of fraud risk management frameworks, tools, and techniques.  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and identify potential fraud risks.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.  

• Proficiency in using fraud detection software and financial analysis tools.  

• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards related to financial fraud risk management.  

• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.  

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.