Head of IT Governance

Woking, Surrey - Hybrid Working Model

Competitive salary, company car, up to 30% bonus and excellent benefits package.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an IT Governance Manager to head up our IT Governance team. This role is extremely important as you will be responsible for identifying, managing and scoping requirements for all IT Governance activities - Operational and project, and lead teams across Governance & SAP Security in 22 Markets/ 6 clusters.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the compliance of all Technology owned IT SOX controls, and Audit of IT General Controls.
• Accountable for all Technology systems within scope of Audit/SOX, specifically the ERP’s for UK/Ireland, Adriatic’s and the 12 markets which will consolidate to 2 ERP’s by end of 2027.
• Accountable for the audit and controls related to other key systems such as sales, planning, HR and procurement.
• Set & implement the Governance strategy and drive department wide people engagement.
• Provide management oversight and expertise for the wider IT governance agenda, including IT policy management, IT risk management, systems access control, licensing, resilience and disaster recovery.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of IT governance policies and processes, extensive leadership experience as in this role you will have a global team that will be directly reporting into you. Below are a few must-have requirements to be successful in this position:

• Experience in developing and managing IT governance protocols, including IT general controls.
• Experience of developing and operating ITGCs in a SOX regulated environment.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal skills coupled with the drive and energy to play a central role in the development and improvement of appropriate controls for this fast-paced and evolving business.
• An IT or Governance professional with working experience in an audit, governance or compliance role at a management level.
• Able to interpret business risk areas in order to implement appropriate control measures.
• Experience of SAP authorisations, SAP GRC & SAP automated controls.

What we can offer you:

We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose-led career and we aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.

• An ambitious employer with recognised brands and growth potential.
• A culture where you are part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference.
• The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group.

Who are we:

Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3.1 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded in 2015, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet. At Nomad Foods we’re proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.