Jobs2web

Group Risk – Internal Controls Manager

Jobs2web

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Handforth • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Lead and embed a robust, scalable Risk Management framework, ensuring it’s fully integrated into day-to-day decision making
  • Identify, assess and monitor key enterprise risks across operational, financial, strategic, regulatory and reputational areas
  • Partner with senior leaders to design and implement effective risk mitigation plans and controls
  • Own and continuously enhance the Group risk register, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and insight
  • Lead the development and operation of our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework
  • Support annual controls scoping, testing and remediation activity, ensuring issues are identified, understood and resolved sustainably
  • Provide expert support for governance, audit and assurance activity, including preparation for Audit & Risk Committee reporting
  • Monitor emerging risks and external trends, providing clear, actionable insight to the business
  • Build capability across the organisation by developing and embedding our Risk Champion network and delivering targeted training

Requirements

  • At least 5 years’ experience in a mid-to-senior role within risk, controls, audit or assurance
  • A relevant audit, risk or finance qualification
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and risk assessment techniques
  • Proven experience designing, implementing and embedding risk and control frameworks
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable improvement
Benefits
  • A hybrid working model with flexibility built in
  • A role with genuine influence and visibility at senior level
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
  • Colleague discount, wellbeing support and pension scheme
  • A supportive, values-led culture where you can truly make an impact
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Risk Management frameworkInternal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)Risk assessment techniquesFinancial statement analysisRisk mitigation plansControls scopingTesting and remediationGovernanceAuditAssurance
Soft Skills
Communication skillsInfluencing stakeholdersAnalytical skillsRoot cause analysisSustainable improvementLeadershipCollaborationTraining deliveryAccountabilityInsight generation
Certifications
Audit qualificationRisk qualificationFinance qualification