Interim Head of Risk and Controls Interim

Interim Head of Risk and Controls Interim

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£850 Per day
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Summary: Cedar is seeking an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance for an industrial manufacturing and engineering group. This role involves leading the risk management framework and enhancing internal controls, with a focus on governance and compliance. The position is based in Surrey for 2-3 days a week on an initial contract with a competitive day rate. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk and governance within a listed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and delivery of the group-wide risk management framework, including enterprise risk registers, risk appetite, and mitigation plans.
  • Own and continuously enhance the internal controls framework, focusing on financial reporting, compliance, and operational risk.
  • Support the Audit Committee and senior finance leadership with regular updates on key risk indicators, control gaps, and remediation activity.
  • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to governance, compliance, and delegated authorities.
  • Work closely with Internal Audit to align assurance strategy and testing scope.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to embed controls into strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.
  • Manage external auditor and regulatory relationships regarding controls, risk, and compliance.
  • Provide strategic input on ESG governance and emerging regulatory risks.

Key Skills:

  • A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in risk, controls, and governance within a listed or plc environment.
  • Deep knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code and regulatory standards, including SOX-style frameworks.
  • Experience across global or manufacturing-heavy operations.
  • A confident and strategic mindset, with strong stakeholder management – particularly with Audit Committees and senior leadership.

Salary (Rate): £850 per day

City: Surrey

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Intro

Cedar is currently partnered with an industrial manufacturing and engineering group to secure an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance. This is a high-impact role on an initial contract, paying a competitive day rate, and based in Surrey 2-3 days per week.

The Role

As Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance, you will:

  • Lead the design and delivery of the group-wide risk management framework, including enterprise risk registers, risk appetite, and mitigation plans.
  • Own and continuously enhance the internal controls framework, focusing on financial reporting, compliance, and operational risk.
  • Support the Audit Committee and senior finance leadership with regular updates on key risk indicators, control gaps, and remediation activity.
  • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to governance, compliance, and delegated authorities.
  • Work closely with Internal Audit to align assurance strategy and testing scope.
  • Partner with Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to embed controls into strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.
  • Manage external auditor and regulatory relationships regarding controls, risk, and compliance.
  • Provide strategic input on ESG governance and emerging regulatory risks.

Your Profile

You will ideally have:

  • A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Significant experience in risk, controls, and governance within a listed or plc environment.
  • Deep knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code and regulatory standards, including SOX-style frameworks.
  • Experience across global or manufacturing-heavy operations.
  • A confident and strategic mindset, with strong stakeholder management – particularly with Audit Committees and senior leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

This interim contract offers a competitive day rate, alongside the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the governance and control environment of a global listed business. Based in Surrey 2-3 days a week (with flexibility), you will work alongside a collaborative and high-performing team, and contribute directly to enterprise value protection through effective risk and assurance leadership.

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