Governance & Controls Manager – Lincoln - £45k - £55k Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting for a self-motivated and proactive Governance & Controls Manager for a dynamic, growing and thriving Group business. It is a key role for the finance function, being the lead person to drive and oversee financial and operational risk and control framework, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance policies. This role will work closely with the finance leadership team and the wider finance and business teams to ensure they have a strong and comprehensive controls framework in place. The role of Governance & Controls Manager Lead and own the controls process, acting as the key liaison (on behalf of the Financial Controller) between the finance function and the business as a whole Be the main contact and owning the relationship with Group internal audit and any external auditors when it comes to controls Develop and maintain a robust risk and control framework, including the identification and documentation of key controls Continuously assess and update the effectiveness of internal controls to ensure they are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Take lead on all internal audit findings and ensure that gap closures and remediations are closed down and resolved in a timely manner in the business Responsible for creation and maintenance of process maps for key controls in the business, ensuring these are clearly linked and identified to core business processes Ensure actions are closed down in a timely manner by the business and developing means to create and drive accountability around controls Oversee the rollout and implementation of internal control policies and procedures across the organisation Conduct regular evaluations of financial and operational procedures to ensure adherence to internal controls Work closely with cross functional departments to continuously review the current risk and control matrices for the business to ensure they are appropriate and up to date Assist with regulatory compliance, including keeping up to date with relevant laws and regulations Coordinate and conduct training programs to educate employees on internal controls and compliance procedures, ensuring the business has a thorough understanding of controls The ideal candidate for the role of Governance & Controls Manager Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, CIA, or equivalent Minimum of 3 years of experience in internal controls, governance, or a similar role Has experience working in a practice environment or a strongly controlled corporate environment Familiarity with risk management frameworks and best practices and experience with regulatory compliance and governance in a corporate environment