Audit & Assurance Business Partner

Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Taplow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent heritage organization in the UK is seeking an Audit Business Partner to lead risk-based audits and enhance governance practices. The successful candidate will provide strategic insights, support compliance, and strengthen internal controls. This role offers a unique opportunity to travel globally while working on impactful initiatives in internal auditing. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and strong analytical skills, enabling them to engage effectively with stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year

Enhanced parental pay

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle To Work schemes

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience conducting strategic, financial, and operational risk reviews.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret complex data.
• Demonstrable experience in developing risk and assurance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits across varied areas.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives and enhance control frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Risk and assurance frameworks

Managing multiple priorities

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CMIIA, CertIRM, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for an Audit Business Partner to strengthen our governance, risk, and control practices. You'll lead risk-based audits across varied areas, ensuring internal controls are effective and processes comply with policies and regulations. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you'll provide insights and recommendations to improve risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency. You'll also support strategic initiatives, enhance control frameworks, and use data analytics to identify emerging risks. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in internal auditing, with the amazing added benefit of global travel (expenses covered).

About Us

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CMIIA, CertIRM, ACCA, ACA) or working towards one.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, or implementing risk and assurance frameworks
• Experience conducting strategic, financial, and operational risk reviews
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes

Benefits

• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, plus 1 privilege day, plus a half day on Maundy Thursday
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Shopping Discounts