Head of Governance & Controls in Redruth

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, 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. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

As Head of Governance & Controls, you will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Watson-Marlow governance framework, ensuring it is coherent and compliant in all respects. You will provide leadership for effective G3 implementation, monitoring, and reporting, and act as the technical subject matter expert and point of contact for governance and controls across Watson-Marlow. This role is pivotal in supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and driving process improvement and automation initiatives. Working collaboratively across the Watson-Marlow Global finance team and the wider business, this role will build strong relationships, share insights, and ensure financial Governance is aligned with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the WMFTS governance framework is coherent and compliant in all respects
• Lead effective G3 implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Internal Audit requirements
• Present, communicate, and report compliance across WMFTS as required
• Act as the governance & controls support, point of contact, and technical subject matter expert
• Deliver training and guidance on governance and controls
• Support risk management and ensure WMFTS is compliant with regulatory and statutory obligations
• Lead controls review and testing programmes
• Conduct risk and control reviews to identify process improvement and automation opportunities
• Coordinate and lead financial process improvement initiatives to address common weaknesses
• Drive process improvements to streamline and improve efficiency
• Review and develop relevant policies
• Share best practice across the organisation

Skills/Experience

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk management, and internal controls
• Experience in implementing and monitoring compliance programmes
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead process improvement and automation initiatives
• Experience in policy development and sharing best practice
• Ability to deliver training and guidance effectively
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with resilience and adaptability

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• A generous holiday allowance
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

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. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world.