Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance - Cedar : Job Details

A 12-month assignment based in Surrey has arisen for an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance. Paying £800-900 per day Outside IR35, the role requires 2-3 days per week on site and is due to start within the next 2-3 weeks.

The RoleA global engineering and manufacturing group is seeking an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance to strengthen its governance agenda and risk framework. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and Group CFO, this is a senior leadership role with responsibility for group-wide risk management, internal controls, and assurance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of the group-wide risk management framework, including enterprise risk registers, appetite, and mitigation plans.

• Enhancing the internal controls framework across financial reporting, compliance, and operational risk.

• Supporting the Audit Committee and senior finance leadership with updates on key risk indicators, control gaps, and remediation activity.

• Developing and implementing internal policies and procedures covering governance, compliance, and delegated authorities.

• Partnering with Internal Audit to align assurance strategy and testing scope.

• Working with Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to embed controls into strategic initiatives and transformation programmes.

• Managing external auditor and regulatory relationships regarding controls, risk, and compliance.

• Providing strategic input on ESG governance and emerging regulatory risks.

Your ProfileThe successful candidate will have:

• A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Significant experience in risk, controls, and governance, ideally within a listed or plc environment.

• Strong knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code and regulatory standards, including SOX-style frameworks.

• Exposure to global or manufacturing-heavy operations.

• Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level, particularly with Audit Committees and executive leadership.

Compensation & BenefitsThis interim contract offers £800-900 per day (Outside IR35). Based in Surrey 2-3 days a week, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and governance framework of a global listed business, partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver a strengthened control environment.