Interim Internal Controls Consultant

The details

A listed group is seeking an Interim Internal Controls / Audit Consultant to provide immediate support across governance, risk, and controls activity. This role will suit a hands-on interim professional who can quickly assess the current environment, strengthen internal control frameworks, and provide credible audit insight in a fast-moving business setting.

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record of delivering interim assignments, with the credibility and judgement to operate effectively from day one. This is a practical role requiring someone who can combine technical expertise with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.

Key responsibilities:
-Review and enhance the internal controls framework, ensuring controls are appropriately designed, documented, and operating effectively.
-Support and deliver internal audit activity, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, reporting, and follow-up actions.
-Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and areas of risk, then recommend pragmatic improvements.
-Work closely with senior stakeholders across finance and the wider business to strengthen governance and control awareness.
-Assist with remediation plans and help embed sustainable improvements to processes and controls.
-Provide clear, concise reporting on findings, risks, and recommendations.
-Contribute to wider governance and assurance activity as required.

Candidate profile:
-Proven background in interim roles, with clear evidence of successful delivery in short-term or transformation-focused assignments.
-Strong experience in internal controls and internal audit within a complex corporate environment.
-Ability to work independently, build credibility quickly, and add value at pace.
-Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and challenge appropriately at multiple levels.
-Commercially minded, pragmatic, and delivery focused.

Essential requirement:
-Working knowledge of Provision 29 is essential, including practical familiarity with its application in a listed-company governance and internal controls context.

Desirable:
-Experience within a listed or regulated environment.
-Background in finance, risk, governance, or assurance.
-Relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.

Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to step into a visible role and make an immediate impact across internal controls and audit. This business operates a hybrid working model and there will be a requirement to visit multiple locations across the South and South West of the UK