Regional Internal Controls Lead (UK & Group) - 12 Month FTC
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Regional Internal Controls Lead (UK & Group) to join our Group Internal Controls function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-profile role that will act as the key controls champion for the UK region while also supporting the continued development of the Group-wide controls framework.
Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Controls, you will work closely with senior leaders across the business, providing guidance, support and challenge to ensure robust governance, risk management and internal control practices are embedded throughout the organisation.
This role offers the opportunity to influence controls strategy at Group level, drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the business through an exciting period of growth and change.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the primary Internal Controls contact for UK businesses within the region, supporting the successful implementation of the Group control framework.
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Support the development and enhancement of the Group Controls framework alongside the Head of Internal Controls.
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Partner with Group functions including IT, Legal, HR, Sustainability and Finance to strengthen governance, risk management and control environments.
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Promote best practice in internal controls, governance and risk management across the organisation.
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Lead controls improvement programmes and support major business change initiatives.
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Drive the development and effective use of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools.
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Project manage and coordinate the rollout of the Group control framework across the region.
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Oversee delivery of the annual controls assurance programme and ensure testing is completed in line with plan.
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Monitor control deficiencies and remediation activities, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timelines.
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Prepare and present controls reporting to senior stakeholders.
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Support the development and delivery of internal controls training and awareness programmes.
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Provide leadership and oversight to direct reports while supporting wider Internal Controls team objectives.
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Assist with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
Essential Skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
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High levels of personal integrity and professionalism.
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Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage priorities effectively.
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Commercial and pragmatic approach to risk management.
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Demonstrated ability to multitask and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
Experience & Qualifications
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Degree educated with a strong academic background.
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Professional accounting, audit or equivalent qualification.
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Previous experience within Internal Controls, Internal Audit or a related governance/risk function.
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Experience working within a multinational organisation and across complex stakeholder groups.
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Understanding of controls compliance testing and assurance programmes.
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Experience with IT controls would be advantageous.
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Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems is desirable.
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Experience supporting organisations through periods of significant change, such as ERP implementations or organisational transformation, would be beneficial.
Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
