Internal Auditor

Your new company
This is a highly recognisable and leading group corporation who are looking to recruit an experienced Internal Auditor to further expand their internal control function at their UK HQ. The company is one of the most successful brands in the UK's retail market. The role will see you work closely with senior leadership and the CFO in their highly modern and recognisable HQ, with hybrid working and a great range of additional benefits available. This is a really exciting time to join the business as they embark on their next stage of growth.
Your new role
This role reports into the Head of Internal Controls, where you will work alongside the controls team to develop and enhance the internal audit program. This role will include significant exposure to the Group CFO and the Group Finance Leadership Team as well as other critical stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Build strong partnerships and relationships with internal stakeholders and be influential in producing an audit program into the organisation.
• Communicate with senior leadership and the wider finance team to help promote the internal audit plan.
• Concisely report back findings to stakeholders, setting out recommendations for improvement and streamlining.
• Prioritise your own audit agenda, along with assisting with the management of a risk strategy.
• Where appropriate, advise and work on future acquisitions made by the group.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role, you will:

• Have a relevant degree or professional qualification within internal audit, risk or accounting, such as IIA, IRM, ACA.
• A proven track record of implementing and testing controls.
• Experience of working within a large and complex business, whilst communicating with wider stakeholders.
• Have a good understanding of technology and systems

What you'll get in return
This role offers a competitive overall package and strong career progression opportunities, including:

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience within this area.
• Performance-based bonus scheme up to 10%.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Discount card for a wide range of retail benefits.
• Flexible start/finish times around core hours
• Free parking on site, along with 24/7 GP support and employee assistance programme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Sam Puddephatt on 07501517572 or If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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