Audit Advisor - Cigna Healthcare

Cigna; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Multicultural and hybrid working env

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Wellbeing Benefits

Educational Development Program

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Advisor to join the International Internal Audit team in the UK. You will collaborate with senior leaders across Europe and North America to deliver risk-based assurance and drive robust internal controls in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Reporting to the Europe and North America Senior Manager, you will lead end-to-end audits, supervise audit teams, and work with Finance, Quality Assurance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• Previous experience in a relevant internal audit role.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA (in progress acceptable).
• Strong familiarity with European regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, and governance structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across European and North America regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of audits including planning, fieldwork and reporting across operational, financial, and compliance areas in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Supervise audit and provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training.
• Assess business processes to provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, and identify key risks and control gaps, offering practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Collaborate with regional functions including Finance, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management to promote a unified approach to assurance.
• Engage in risk assessment activities and contribute to the development and refinement of the annual audit plan.
• Participate in governance meetings, regulatory interactions, and audit committee presentations, as needed.
• Support tracking and validation of management action plans arising from audit findings.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best practices in auditing.
• Managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Navigating cross-functional dependencies within a matrix structure.
• Enhance confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Gain exposure to strategic initiatives and regional governance processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Written and verbal communication

Report writing and presentation

Leadership and mentoring

Multicultural collaboration

Integrity and judgment

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related

CPA or CIA (in progress acceptable)

Job description

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to transforming healthcare. With roots in the U.S. and operations in over 30 countries, we serve more than 180 million customers and patients worldwide. Ranked 13th on the Fortune 500 in 2025, Cigna is recognized as one of the most trusted and influential names in the industry.

Our mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve.

Join our globally recognized brand, where trust, communication, and a positive culture are at the core of everything we do. Our leadership is consistent, approachable, and supportive-ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

We're looking for individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, are passionate about meaningful change, and want to grow in a company that puts people first.

At Cigna, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and impact. Whether you're shaping better care experiences or supporting customers through life's key moments, your work will matter.

Grow with us-and help shape the future of healthcare.

About The Role

Cigna offers a unique opportunity for experienced audit professionals to be part of a high-performing internal audit team within one of the world's leading healthcare companies. As a member of the International Internal Audit function, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the region to provide risk-based assurance and drive control enhancements in a dynamic, multicultural, and fast-growing environment. This role provides exposure to governing bodies of the European and North America entities and offers the chance to contribute to the governance of a Fortune 15 global organisation.

You’ll Be Responsible For:

The Internal Audit Advisor will support the Europe and North America Senior Manager in the execution of the regional audit plan, leading end-to-end audits and supervising audit teams, when relevant. This role combines technical audit delivery with leadership, offering a meaningful opportunity to ensure strong governance practices are in place, including internal controls across Cigna's Europe and North America operations. Audits will be conducted across finance, ops and IT.

• Lead end-to-end execution of audits including planning, fieldwork and reporting across operational, financial, and compliance areas in accordance with the approved audit plan
• Supervise audit and provide coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training
• Assess business processes to provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls, and identify key risks and control gaps, offering practical and value-adding recommendations
• Collaborate with regional functions including Finance, Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk Management to promote a unified approach to assurance.
• Engage in risk assessment activities and contribute to the development and refinement of the annual audit plan.
• Participate in governance meetings, regulatory interactions, and audit committee presentations, as needed.
• Support tracking and validation of management action plans arising from audit findings.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best practices in auditing.
• Managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Navigating cross-functional dependencies within a matrix structure.
• Enhance confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Gain exposure to strategic initiatives and regional governance processes.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Bachelor' s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• Previous experience in a relevant role, including exposure to leading and delivering internal audits
• Professional Certifications such as CPA or CIA (in progress acceptable).
• Strong familiarity with European regulatory requirements.
• Exposure to risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, and governance structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• High integrity, critical thinking, and sound professional judgement.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across European and North America regions

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• Multicultural and hybrid working environment
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits
• Educational Development Program

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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