Lead Financial Control Analyst

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well.

Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

The GB Finance Controls Team, a vital component of the Finance department reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is seeking a dynamic and adaptable professional to join our team. Our team is structured around three core pillars: GB Controls, Client Controls, and Finance Systems Projects and Transformation. The GB Controls pillar focuses on ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Financial Policy Manual, auditing financial and operational controls, and optimizing revenue processes.

The Client Controls pillar is responsible for maintaining SOC compliance and managing the internal fraud program, safeguarding of client-related financial activities. The Finance Systems Projects and Transformation pillar drives the evolution and enhancement of finance systems, leading projects that transform and modernize financial operations.

Our team collaborates extensively with other areas within GB Finance and works cross-functionally with departments such as Claims Operations, Client Services, IT, and Legal. We present findings and strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership, playing a crucial role in driving informed decision-making and fostering organizational improvements. Join us in strengthening the overall control environment and ensuring robust financial governance and operational excellence.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Financial Control Analyst to join the GB Controls pillar of the GB Finance Controls team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Controls. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating and implementing an internal financial and operational control testing structure including supervising routine testing performed by the Global Center of Excellence (GCoE).

This position will also oversee the SOX compliance program acting as the main point of contact for internal and external auditors, own the GB Quarterly Certification process and ensure GB’s compliance with the Corporate Financial Policy Manual.

• Drive the creation and implementation of an internal financial and operational control testing structure including planning and scoping, process walkthroughs, control identification, test design, execution of testing, reporting results to leadership, and control deficiency remediation
• Support completion of financial and operational risk assessments
• Analyze financial and operational processes to identify control weaknesses
• Assist with design and implementation of appropriate controls to strengthen the control environment and mitigate risk
• Actively participate in the creation and updating of divisional control policies and procedures
• Own the GB Quarterly Certification process
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits
• Support the promotion and education of the importance of internal controls with cross functional partners.

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)
• 5 years related experience required
• Solid understanding of internal controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Intermediate desktop skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with process…