Distinct | B Corp
Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk
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Group Head of Audit & Risk
I am exclusively partnering with a profitable, listed, multi-site retail and distribution business to appoint a Group Head of Audit & Risk.
Reporting directly to the CFO, with a functional reporting line to the Chair of the Audit Committee, this is a high profile leadership role offering the opportunity to shape the Group's governance, risk and internal control framework across a growing business.
Following continued organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the organisation is looking for an experienced Audit & Risk leader to modernise and evolve the function, driving a more risk based approach while providing independent assurance to the Executive Team and Audit Committee.
This is a broad Group role with responsibility for Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Store Audit and Stocktakes across the business. Leading a well established team, you'll drive improvements in governance, controls, automation and risk management while partnering with senior stakeholders to support strategic growth.
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Key Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering the Group's risk-based Internal Audit Plan.
- Leading the Internal Audit, Store Audit and Stocktake teams.
- Driving the evolution of the Group's Enterprise Risk framework.
- Presenting audit findings and risk reporting to the Executive Team and Audit Committee.
- Strengthening governance, internal controls and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting business transformation, acquisitions and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
You'll be an experienced Internal Audit and Risk professional with a background in a listed, private equity-backed or complex corporate environment.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk functions.
- Strong Board and Audit Committee exposure.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change.
- A commercial, pragmatic approach to governance and risk.
- A recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent.
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Experience within retail, consumer, distribution, logistics or other multi-site businesses would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
- High profile Group leadership role reporting directly to the CFO.
- Direct exposure to the Audit Committee and Executive Leadership Team.
- Opportunity to modernise and shape the Audit & Risk function.
- Profitable, growing listed business with an active acquisition strategy.
- Collaborative, stable culture with a supportive leadership team.
- Hybrid working with limited travel.
- Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package.
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