Head of Risk Management and Compliance

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Prettylittlething Ltd Full time

Are you a seasoned risk management professional with a passion for safeguarding business assets and driving strategic growth? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Internal Audit and Risk to lead our high-performing team and ensure the company's long-term success.

Our company has undergone significant transformation since its inception in 2006, evolving into a multi-brand e-commerce giant with offices worldwide and a passionate team of over 4,000. With a new CFO driving financial excellence and a customer-first approach, we're investing heavily in exponential growth.

As the Head of Internal Audit and Risk, you will lead the internal audit function and oversee risk management strategies across the organisation. Your strategic insights will help protect our assets and reputation while shaping a risk-conscious culture throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute a comprehensive internal audit plan targeting key financial, operational, and IT risks.
* Lead risk-based audits, investigations, and assessments, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and governance.
* Design and implement an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks.
* Provide clear, actionable risk reports to senior leadership and the board, ensuring proactive mitigation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

* Communicate audit findings and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
* Collaborate across departments, offering solutions to improve controls and operational risks.
* Manage internal audit resources, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary control.

What We're Looking For:

* Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
* Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related roles, including leadership experience.
* Strong strategic thinking with a focus on problem-solving and analysis.
* Familiarity with data analytics and risk/audit management software is a plus.
* Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.
* Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Why Join Us:

We're a collective of brands with a passion for innovation and success. If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for risk management and internal audit, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a competitive package including bonus, pension, share schemes, private medical, and life assurance. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in our discretionary bonus scheme and share schemes, where your impact on the business will also impact you.



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