Head Of Internal Audit

About Our Client

Our client is an established, leading global manufacturer for a highly diversified range of market segments. Private equity backed; they have a strong growth agenda with at least 20% year on year growth. They are the partner of choice in their specialist field and operate on a truly global basis, with a global sales and production network. The business is achieving rapid expansion and has delivered a strong financial performance and strengthened further by continued private equity investment.

This represents an exciting time to join. You will be part of the global finance function, reporting to the CFO and have the opportunity to drive the build and development of the Internal Audit function for the Group. As a business they have a genuine focus on career and talent development and there will be the opportunity to make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in their culture and values. They are always looking to improve ways of working to be more inclusive and equal and are looking for leaders who share this view and will play their part in shaping the DE&I agenda.

Job Description

Due to the continued global expansion, this is a new, high-profile Head of Internal Audit opportunity, in the West Midlands. This appointment is a newly created senior position with the key purpose to accelerate the Group's evolution of audit, risk management and controls across the Group.

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, this is an opportunity for an experienced global audit leader with a clear strategic approach to drive the build and development of a best-in-class Internal Audit function for the group globally which supports the growth strategy.

Responsibilities and Priorities

• Consult with business areas on optimisation of business processes
• Be a true business partner to the leadership team and external stakeholders. Regular reporting to management board, shareholders, and key stakeholders
• Develop risk-oriented audit plans both short-term and mid-term
• Review challenge and change the existing audit governance framework
• Lead a small team
• Plan and coordinate additional internal and external auditing resources
• Ensure effective reporting and follow-up processes
• Conduct Internal Audits from plan to follow-up reporting
• Formulate a Training Program on Compliance and Internal Audit
• Ensure policies and procedures are always robust and appropriate

The Successful Applicant

• For this new Head of Internal Audit opportunity in the West Midlands, you will be an internationally experienced Audit Manager and leader with a proven track record in a large international manufacturing group with a matrix structure.
• Must be qualified in an internationally recognised finance/ audit qualification and with significant post qualification experience and extensive knowledge of audit and risk management principles and methodologies.
• Experience with SOX and PIC requirements (public interest companies) are highly desirable and experience within a corporate compliance position/ responsibility would also be a positive.
• Ability to lead whilst still play a hands-on role and actively participate in audit fieldwork and report writing.
• Experience in leading change in a growing/ transforming organisation will also be important.
• Willingness for international travel, but not significant and they operate a hybrid working arrangement for your main office location in the West Midlands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation and work across all functions and with the gravitas and experience of operating at Board level
• German or other language skills highly desirable
• An easy ability to inspire your team with a passion for excellence in the interests of establishing a best-in-class Internal Audit function.

What's on Offer

Six Figure Basic Salary + Car + Bonus + Benefits

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