Non-Executive Director & Audit Committee Chair UK (hybrid) · Board-level appointment · Competitive NED fee
A well-established UK organisation is seeking an experienced, financially-qualified Non-Executive Director to join its board and chair its Audit Committee. This is a significant governance appointment for a candidate who combines recent and relevant financial expertise with the independence of mind, judgement and presence to provide genuine oversight at board level.
The Audit Committee sits at the heart of the organisation's governance, and the Chair plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the integrity of its financial reporting, the robustness of its internal controls, and the effectiveness of its risk management and external audit relationship. The board is looking for someone who will bring rigour and constructive challenge to this remit, while contributing fully as a member of the board to the organisation's wider strategy and direction.
What we're looking for
- A qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a career at senior financial leadership level
- Recent and relevant financial experience, as expected of an Audit Committee Chair under the UK Corporate Governance Code
- Prior experience on an Audit Committee — as chair or member — is strongly preferred
- A sound understanding of internal control, risk management and external audit in a comparable organisation
- Genuine independence, integrity, and the confidence to challenge management constructively and hold the line where necessary
- The judgement to distinguish oversight from execution — this is a board-level role, not an operational one
- The gravitas to command the respect of the board, the executive team and the external auditors
- Availability to commit the time that a committee-chair role genuinely requires, including preparation, meetings and periodic ad-hoc matters
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