Job Description

Our client, a fast-growing international player in the consumer goods sector, is seeking a Head of Risk & Internal Control to take a pivotal leadership role within their evolving Finance structure.

This is a unique opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of transformation, where you will be instrumental in building a new framework for risk and internal controls across international markets.

You will have the chance to influence senior stakeholders, design processes from the ground up, and make a lasting impact on the company’s global operations.

As Head of Risk & Internal Control, you will take ownership of designing and embedding a best-in-class internal control and risk management framework.

You’ll ensure compliance across regions, drive efficiencies, and support the successful rollout of new systems and shared service functions - all within a collaborative, forward-looking Finance environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establishing and maintaining an internal control framework to meet both internal and external requirements

• Designing and implementing risk assessment processes, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities across the group

• Partnering on the development of new ERP and shared service solutions, embedding control and risk requirements into design and operation

• Leading group-wide financial internal control strategy, policies, and procedures

• Coordinating audits, self-assessments, and reviews in collaboration with local and central Finance teams

• Identifying risks across financial, operational, compliance, and reputational areas, and developing mitigation strategies

• Managing relationships with auditors, advisors, and external partners

• Coaching and mentoring Finance colleagues across corporate, local, and shared service teams

Candidate profile:

• Professional Finance qualification (CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent)

• 8+ years’ experience in Finance operations, risk management, or internal controls, ideally within an international business or audit environment

• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, compliance standards, and governance requirements

• Proven leadership experience with cross-functional and international teams

• ERP expertise, ideally SAP, with experience in implementation projects

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