Governance and Compliance Lead

Howdens are looking for a Governance and Compliance Lead to take ownership of the stability and strategic direction of the organisations Governance and Compliance applications. 

Acting as the primary point of accountability, the Governance and Compliance Lead bridges business needs and technology delivery, overseeing application life cycle management and continuous improvement to maximise system value and performance.

Based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire you will work onsite 4 days per week with one from home.

What you will be doing

• Lead, coach and develop the Governance and Compliance team, clarifying priorities, roles and performance expectations.  Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.  Manage workload planning, skills development and resource capacity.
• Act as the subject matter expert for governance and compliance systems, including SAP GRC (Access Controls, Emergency Access Management, Process Controls), Evotix Assure SHE platform, ESG systems and internally built systems to support Product Safety Campaigns.
• Take accountability for the end-to-end health, performance and availability of governance and compliance systems, ensuring applications are stable, scalable, secure and for business purpose.
• Maintain a strong understanding of system capabilities and limitations, monitoring emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices to inform system strategy and innovation opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to provide trusted support and advisory input on application capabilities and constraints. Understand business priorities and manage demand, enhancements and backlog of changes.
• Minimise business disruption consistently, particularly when implementing changes.

What we need from you

• 5+years’ of SAP GRC experience in configuration, administration, workflow and ruleset customisation
• Strong knowledge of SAP GRC modules ARA, ARM, EAM and Process Controls
• Excellent understanding of Segregation of Duties and risk remediation
• Experience with SAP ECC, SAP Fiori and associated modules (FI,MM,SD etc)
• Strong knowledge of SAP security & authorisations tables in ECC and GRC
• Experience in vendor and third-party relationship management
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and exhibits a proactive approach to work
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear direction, inspire and motivate others
• Able to lead design, implementation and the on-going management of SAP GRC, EHSQ and ESG platforms
• Experience supporting Internal and External Audits, including issue remediation and documentation
• Experience in ESG and EHSQ Management Systems would be advantageous as would a Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; relevant certifications in SAP GRC

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen (Howden site only)
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.  Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. 

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

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