1. Highly Successful & Growing International FMCG Business
2. Opportunity to define the control environment, of a recognised FMCG Business
About Our Client
Michael Page is partnering on an Exclusive basis with an International FMCG business based in Richmond who are recruiting for a Controls, Compliance and Risk Manager due to company growth
Job Description
As the Controls, Compliance and Risk Manager based in Richmond you will be responsible forThe role will lead internal controls across all areas including cash and inventory, own revenue recognition governance, and act as the market lead for compliance. The objective is not just control adherence, but to make controls understood, effective, and operationally embedded.Beyond the specific responsibilities outlined, this role carries an overarching commitment to bring the company values to everyday life, leading by example and embedding these principles in how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver impact.Internal Controls Ownership & Transformation
3. Own and enhance the end-to-end internal control framework across the business
4. Lead remediation of audit findings (40+ high / 20+ low) with pace, structure and clear accountability
5. Design and implement scalable, fit-for-purpose controls across Finance, Retail and Commercial functions
6. Ensure controls are practical, proportionate, and embedded into day-to-day operations
Audit Leadership (Internal & External)
7. Act as primary point of contact for internal and external audit
8. Lead audit planning, execution and follow-up actions
9. Drive a step-change in audit outcomes, targeting sustainable elimination of repeat findings
10. Provide clear visibility of control status and risk exposure to senior leadership
11. Influence senior stakeholders to take ownership of risks and controls
Internal Controls Ownership & Transformation
12. Own and enhance the end-to-end internal control framework across the business
13. Lead remediation of audit findings with pace, structure and clear accountability
14. Design and implement scalable, fit-for-purpose controls across Finance, Retail and Commercial
15. Ensure controls are practical, proportionate, and embedded into day-to-day operations
Revenue Recognition Governance
16. Take ownership of revenue recognition policy, governance and controls
17. Transition responsibility from Commercial Finance into a controlled, independent framework
18. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and consistency across all revenue streams
19. Partner with Commercial teams to ensure controls do not hinder but strengthen decision-making
Retail Controls & Loss Prevention
20. Own the control environment across Retail, including cash handling, stock management and shrinkage
21. Lead loss prevention strategy and initiatives
22. Identify systemic risks and implement preventative controls, not just detective ones
23. Work closely with Retail Operations to embed accountability and discipline
Compliance & LICS Leadership
24. Act as Compliance Champion for the UK market
25. Act as LICs champion for the UK market: Own and lead the LICS framework, ensuring full compliance and timely certification
26. Drive awareness and understanding of compliance requirements across the organisation
27. Ensure regulatory and internal policy adherence is consistently maintained
28. Escalate compliance and LICs issues to Head of financial Control and CFO in a timely way
Process & Controls Documentation
29. Lead documentation of key processes and controls across the business
30. Ensure robust control design for new systems (e.g. TPM implementation), including pre- and post-go-live assurance
31. Standardise documentation and ensure it remains live and relevant
32. Build a sustainable framework, not a one-off exercise
Risk Management & Culture
33. Embed a proactive risk management mindset across the business
34. Move the organisation from reactive audit response to forward-looking risk identification
35. Develop and deliver training and communication to make controls "live and breathing"
36. Influence senior stakeholders to take ownership of risks and controls
Team Leadership
37. Build, lead and develop a high-performing controls and compliance team (up to 3)
38. Set clear expectations, priorities and delivery standards
39. Create a culture of accountability, pace and continuous improvement
The Successful Applicant
40. Qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent)
41. Strong background in audit, internal controls, or risk (Big 4 or equivalent highly desirable)
42. Demonstrated ownership of audit processes and remediation programmes
43. Strong understanding of revenue recognition and financial control principles
44. Experience in FMCG and/or Retail environments (cash & inventory exposure) would be beneficial but not essential
45. Experience implementing or enhancing compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX, LICS or equivalent) would be an advantage
46. Ideally experience supporting or controlling system implementations (e.g. TPM or ERP) but not essential
47. Builder mindset - creates structure where little exists, not reliant on legacy frameworks
What's on Offer
48. Salary £70,000 - £75,000
49. Bonus of up to 17%
50. Pension - Matched contribution + 2%
51. Private Healthcare
52. 25 days holiday
53. Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
54. Gym
55. Free Parking