Cedar is currently working with a leading entertainment group to appoint an Interim Director of Risk and Controls. This is a senior, high-profile assignment on an initial 6-month contract, paying £750-£950 per day, and based in London 2-3 days per week. The Role As Interim Director of Risk and Controls, you will:

* Take ownership of the group-wide risk management framework, including enterprise risk registers, appetite statements, and mitigation strategies. * Drive ongoing enhancement of the internal control environment, with a particular emphasis on financial reporting, compliance, operational resilience, and SOX controls. * Provide regular, insightful updates to the Audit Committee and senior leadership team on risk exposures, control deficiencies, and remediation progress. * Establish and embed governance policies and procedures, covering compliance, delegation of authority, and decision-making protocols. * Collaborate closely with Internal Audit to align assurance activities and testing scope. * Partner across Finance, Legal, Operations, and Technology to ensure controls are integrated into key initiatives and transformation programmes. * Act as the primary contact for external auditors and regulators on matters relating to risk, controls, and compliance. * Advise on ESG-related governance requirements and monitor emerging regulatory developments. Your Profile You will ideally have: <...