Interim Risk & Controls Consultant

Interim Risk & Controls Consultant – Listed business – Greater London with hybrid working

Savant is supporting an international business with the search for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk and Internal Controls Manager to support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the company's risk management and internal control framework. This role will play a key part in helping the Board meet its obligations under Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code (2024), which requires an annual declaration of control effectiveness for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2026.

Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will ensure that control processes are effectively designed, implemented, and monitored, and that governance standards are met across the organisation.

Due to the interim nature of the role, only candidates available on 3 weeks notice or less will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Risk & Controls in embedding a consistent and robust internal control framework in line with Provision 29 requirements.
• Coordinate and conduct control assessments, walkthroughs, and documentation reviews across key business processes.
• Work with control owners to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, identifying and tracking remediation actions where required.
• Assist in preparing reports and evidence to support the annual Board declaration of internal control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Finance, IT, and Operations teams to ensure consistency and completeness of assurance coverage.
• Maintain and improve the controls repository, risk registers, and documentation standards.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation and control improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to internal awareness and training programmes related to risk and control responsibilities.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory expectations and best practices in corporate governance and internal control.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in internal controls, risk management, internal audit, or financial compliance, ideally within a listed or regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of internal control principles, including COSO or equivalent frameworks.
• Working knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, particularly risk and internal control obligations.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with an ability to assess control design and effectiveness.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments and levels.
• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA, IRM) or working toward one.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting governance disclosures or regulatory compliance projects.
• Exposure to SOX, ICFR, or comparable internal control frameworks.
• Ability to prepare concise reports and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.