A 12-month assignment based in Surrey has arisen for an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance. Paying £800-900 per day Outside IR35, the role requires 2-3 days per week on site and is due to start within the next 2-3 weeks. The Role A global engineering and manufacturing group is seeking an Interim Head of Risk, Controls & Governance to strengthen its governance agenda and risk framework. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and Group CFO, this is a senior leadership role with responsibility for group-wide risk management, internal controls, and assurance. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and delivery of the group-wide risk management framework, including enterprise risk registers, appetite, and mitigation plans. Enhancing the internal controls framework across financial reporting, compliance, and operational risk. Supporting the Audit Committee and senior finance leadership with updates on key risk indicators, control gaps, and remediation activity. Developing and implementing internal policies and procedures covering governance, compliance, and delegated authorities. Partnering with Internal Audit to align assurance strategy and testing scope. Working with Finance, Legal, Operations, and IT to embed controls into strategic initiatives and transformation programmes. Managing external auditor and regulatory relationships regarding controls, risk, and compliance. Providing strategic input on ESG governance and emerging regulatory risks. Your Profile The successful candidate will have: A formal accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent). Significant experience in risk, controls, and governance, ideally within a listed or plc environment. Strong knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code and regulatory standards, including SOX-style frameworks. Exposure to global or manufacturing-heavy operations. Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level, particularly with Audit Committees and executive leadership. Compensation & Benefits This interim contract offers £800-900 per day (Outside IR35). Based in Surrey 2-3 days a week, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and governance framework of a global listed business, partnering closely with senior leadership to deliver a strengthened control environment.