Internal Controls Manager (12m FTC) - Risk & Compliance

Pets at Home; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets at Home is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Manager (12 months FTC) to strengthen risk, governance and the internal controls environment across the Group. Hybrid role with 2-3 days on site at Handforth Support Office.

Reporting to the Group Head of Profit Protection, you will guide design and effectiveness of controls, partner with senior stakeholders, and help foster a strong risk culture while supporting Provision 29 compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Risk, Internal Controls, Audit or related governance function.
• Experience supporting or delivering risk and controls frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and embedding of the enterprise risk management framework.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify risks and implement effective controls and mitigation plans.
• Support the design, implementation and operation of the Group's internal controls framework for Provision 29 compliance.
• Review risk events, analyse root causes and drive improvements.
• Maintain and develop risk registers across the business.
• Support executive and Audit & Risk Committee reporting.
• Deliver training and build risk awareness across the organisation.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, IT and operations to strengthen controls.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Relevant audit/ risk or financial qualification

Tools

GRC systems

Job description

Pets at Home is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Manager (12 months FTC) to strengthen risk, governance and the internal controls environment across the Group. Hybrid role with 2-3 days on site at Handforth Support Office.

Reporting to the Group Head of Profit Protection, you will guide design and effectiveness of controls, partner with senior stakeholders, and help foster a strong risk culture while supporting Provision 29 compliance.