Why Greencore? We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer, employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY23, we generated revenues of 1.9bn.
Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,400 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties.
What you'll be doing: Establish and lead a comprehensive, group-wide internal controls assurance program. The Head of Internal Controls Assurance will ensure robust testing and reporting on all material and key controls across second-line functions, driving strategic alignment with corporate governance requirements. This senior role will provide assurance to the Board and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) on the effectiveness of material controls, ensuring the Group's readiness for regulatory and corporate governance developments. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit and Risk, the role will balance strategic oversight with operational execution.
Key Accountabilities: - Develop and implement the Group's controls assurance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate governance requirements and achieving enhanced control maturity.
- Oversee the execution of second-line assurance processes, ensuring functional control leads adopt a consistent and effective testing approach for key controls.
- Provide assurance on material controls to the Board and ARC, ensuring compliance with corporate governance obligations and attestation requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and functional leaders to address control gaps and foster alignment across the Group.
- Establish and lead a cross-functional Internal Controls Assurance Committee, driving collaboration and resolution of control issues
- Leverage technology and analytics to enhance control monitoring, reporting, and decision-making
- Lead strategic engagement with senior stakeholders, influencing group-wide risk and control priorities to align with evolving regulatory and operational needs.
- Prepare and deliver external disclosure, adhering to requirements and enhancing the Group's reputation for governance excellence
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: - Degree-level education, with a recognised qualification in Internal Controls, Audit, or Risk (e.g., ACA, CIA, or equivalent).
- At least 8-10 years of senior-level experience in controls assurance, risk, or audit functions, including strategic leadership responsibilities.
- Deep expertise in control frameworks such as COSO or SOX, with demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Proven track record of influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, including Board-level reporting.
- Advanced analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information effectively.
- Agile and resilient, capable of driving change in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Strong knowledge of governance trends and regulatory requirements impacting internal controls.