Head of Group Risk and Internal Controls
Full-Time, Permanent
London or Knutsford, Hybrid working
About Us
James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport.
We are relied on to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.
We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Alongside our valuable partnerships with customers, communities and suppliers, we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business.
Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.
- The Energy Division provides safe, sustainable products and services for two core markets, oil and gas and renewables.
- The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support capabilities, for the defence and commercial diving markets.
- Maritime Transport is a leading provider of global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services.
Together, we are building a brighter, bolder and more innovative future.
The Role
As the Head of Group Risk and Internal Controls, you will be responsible for building an effective risk and internal controls in-house function. The role will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of risk management principles as well as overseeing and managing the internal control framework of the organisation. You will ensure compliance with regulations, safeguarding of assets, and risk mitigation.
We are looking for a strong background in internal controls, risk management, and audit, with knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations. Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
Principle Accountabilities
- Responsible for embedding risk management framework and tools across the Group.
- Improving and developing risk processes and risk management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks.
- Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of risks, issues and opportunities.
- Embedding risk appetite into risk framework, ensuring it is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities.
- Overseeing and monitoring all risk management activities across the organisation.
- Developing risk framework and risk management as a tool for decision making across the Group.
- Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework.
- Assess and improve internal controls.
- Design and implement internal controls.
- Conduct audits and reviews. Collaborate with internal audit.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on internal controls and their integration into their processes and systems.
- Educate and train employees on internal control policies, procedures, and best practices, promoting a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
- Stay updated on regulations and best practices.
- Prepare and present reports to senior management and the board of directors on the status of internal controls, identified issues or risks, and recommended actions.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the internal control framework based on feedback, industry developments, and lessons learned, driving a culture of continuous improvement in internal controls throughout the organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Chartered accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
- Substantial experience in risk management and risk management design and implementation.
- Deep understanding of internal control frameworks.
- Strong background in audit, internal controls, and risk management.
- Regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing risk and internal control frameworks.
- Experience in project management and software / process implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding.
- Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of risk workshops and use of risk management tools.
- Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective.
- Experience of using risk management tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal.
- Strong leadership skills to effectively lead and manage a team.
- Continuous learning and adaptability mindset.
If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!
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