Enterprise Risk & Control Manager

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a risk management professional to enhance their internal governance and audit processes. The successful candidate will work autonomously, collaborating with senior management and driving improvements in risk culture and compliance across the organization. This role offers significant influence and exposure within the organization, making it ideal for a qualified accountant or audit professional with a strong background in risk management.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or audit professional with internal audit experience.
• Experience in developing and delivering internal audit programs.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise risk management process and improve the assurance framework.
• Manage relationships with outsourced internal auditors.
• Support the establishment of internal governance practices.

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified accountant or audit professional

Job description

The role is within the Finance and Legal function, focusing on enterprise risk and organization-wide internal governance. Successful candidates will work alongside established and respected Finance and Legal teams but will operate with a high degree of autonomy in their daily activities.

This role will positively impact the control environment and risk management across the business, in both financial and non-financial key process areas. It offers exposure to senior management and leadership teams. The primary objectives are to lead the enterprise risk management process and influence the development of best practices in risk management within a maturing environment.

The role also involves managing the outsourced internal audit contract and developing internal capabilities in this area.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Risk & Controls
   • Identify, lead, and improve the assurance framework to manage strategic, operational, and compliance risks collaboratively with relevant committees and leaders.
   • Enhance risk culture, education, and leadership across the organization to increase risk maturity.
   • Support risk owners in identifying and managing key risks related to organizational strategy.
   • Develop and implement a compliant risk management framework, including reporting and guidance tools.
   • Advise on risk management processes and work to improve risk maturity.
   • Design and embed controls to mitigate risks and improve processes, working with the first line of defense.
   • Prepare and deliver support for ARC meetings.
2. Internal Audit
   • Manage relationships with outsourced internal auditors to maximize value.
   • Advise the Executive and ARC on audit plans, outcomes, and recommendations.
3. Governance & Compliance
   • Support the establishment of internal governance practices and policies.
   • Monitor compliance with internal governance policies.
   • Assist in responding to compliance issues and developing organization-wide policies and training programs.
   • Monitor compliance with the IUK/HVMC Grant Agreement.

Person Specification

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified accountant or audit professional with internal audit experience.
• Experience in developing and delivering internal audit programs.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and principles.
• Strong influencing skills and stakeholder collaboration experience.

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing or professional services sectors.