Head of Group Risk

6 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Halfords Group PLC Full time

Apply now Job no: 555417
Work type: Full time
Site: Redditch
Categories: Finance
Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Salary: £Competitive plus aligned Company Benefits
Business Area: Halfords Support Centre

We're looking for a Head of Group Risk and Control to join our dynamic finance leadership team and make a significant impact on the future of finance and corporate governance at Halfords. This is a unique opportunity to drive compliance across the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling services and products.

About the role:

  1. Lead a talented team of 9, driving their development and progression.
  2. Take ownership of controls and compliance across Finance, including retail, garages and fleet.
  3. Work closely with the Group CFO, Company Secretary, and executive leadership to ensure strong governance.
  4. Lead transformation efforts with Finance to automate and improve systems and processes.
  5. Report to the Audit Committee on progress and compliance with the latest Corporate Governance Code.

About you:

  1. Experience in designing and implementing controls, risk, and compliance strategies within a large corporate / plc environment.
  2. Proven track record in driving transformation and managing risk and control functions.
  3. Exceptional influencing and communication skills, especially with senior stakeholders and board-level executives.
  4. Strong leadership abilities, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.

What We Offer:

  1. 30 days of annual leave, allowing you plenty of time to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  2. Competitive bonus scheme that rewards you for your contributions and impact on the business.
  3. Contributory pension scheme to help you build a strong financial foundation for the future.
  4. An attractive long-term investment plan option to further support your financial growth and security.
  5. Private medical insurance, and a colleague assistance programme, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  6. Car allowance and a trade price bike scheme.
  7. Discounts both with Halfords instore and within Auto Centres.
  8. Access to a range of shopping discounts at High Street Retailers.

Why Halfords? As the UK's leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services, Halfords Group plc is a dynamic and fast-paced business that offers exciting career progression. With a reported £1.7bn annual revenue, our Finance team is pivotal in driving business success, and we're looking for someone who can inspire and lead our efforts in control and compliance.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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