Role Summary
The Internal Control, Risk & Compliance Lead plays a central role in strengthening FHSA's financial control frameworks, commercial risk management, and governance systems.
The role ensures that FHSA operates within robust internal controls, sound risk management practices, and appropriate compliance frameworks. It also provides direct support to corporate governance processes, including Advisory Board operations, internal policies, and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controls & Commercial Risk
Design, review, and monitor financial control frameworks across the business
Assess risks related to revenue recognition, project costing, margins, and cash flow
Review the effectiveness of controls around billing, payments, approvals, and reconciliations
Identify financial and operational risk exposures and escalate issues appropriately
Support audit readiness and financial assurance processes
Risk Management
Maintain and regularly update the firm's enterprise risk register
Identify and assess financial, operational, contractual, and reputational risks
Conduct risk assessments related to growth, new clients, and entry into new markets
Track mitigation actions and provide regular risk updates to senior management
Compliance & Contract Oversight
Review client contracts, funded projects, and third-party agreements for control and compliance implications
Monitor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and statutory requirements
Maintain compliance calendars and obligation trackers
Support external audits, due diligence processes, and client assurance requests
SOPs, Policies & Governance
Serve as custodian of internal policies and governance documentation
Ensure policies and processes remain fit for purpose as the firm scales
Lead the development, documentation, and maintenance of SOPs across:
Finance and payments
Procurement and contracting
HR and people operations
Governance and approvals
Board & Corporate Governance Support
Provide Advisory Board support, including:
Coordinating Board and committee meetings
Preparing agendas, board papers, and supporting materials
Recording minutes, resolutions, and action points
Maintaining governance records and conflict-of-interest disclosures
Ethics, Integrity & Accountability
Maintain internal ethics and whistleblowing mechanisms
Support investigations and issue escalation processes as required
Promote a culture of financial discipline, accountability, and integrity across the firm
What the Role Does Not Do
Does not approve payments or contracts
Does not manage day-to-day finance, procurement, or HR operations
Does not replace functional or operational managers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Strong finance or accounting background is required
5 - 7 years' experience in internal controls, audit, risk management, compliance, or financial assurance
Experience in consulting, professional services, advisory firms, or regulated for-profit environments preferred
Professional certification is an advantage (ICAN, ACCA, or risk/compliance certification)
Personal Attributes
Commercially minded and financially disciplinedÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ
Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, performance-driven organization
Able to engage confidently and confidentially with senior management and Board members
Systems-oriented, proactive, and discreet