Chief Internal Audit & Risk Strategy Lead

Pret A Manger; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Card perks & benefits

Generous annual leave and pension

Job summary

Pret A Manger is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead a small, high-performing function providing independent assurance across governance, risk management and internal control within a complex, multi-jurisdiction group. You will report to the Group Finance Director and focus assurance on principal risks while keeping the audit plan responsive to business change.

You will set a risk-led direction, develop a proportionate Internal Audit Strategy, and deliver assurance on high-priority risks,

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading a Head of Internal Audit level function or senior deputy stepping into a head role.
• Experience designing and delivering risk-based audit plans across financial, operational and technology areas.
• Experience influencing Boards, Audit Committees and executive leaders.

Responsibilities

• Set risk-led direction for the Internal Audit function and rolling plan.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and controls to senior leadership.
• Maintain audit charter and quality framework; adapt plans as risks emerge.
• Deliver assurance on priority risks including food safety, franchise and fraud risk.
• Lead or support investigations into fraud, misconduct and Code of Conduct matters.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and reporting to the Board.

Skills

Internal audit leadership

Risk-based audit planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Cyber/technology risk knowledge

Education

CIA/ACCA/CIMA/FCA/CISA certification

Tools

Audit software

Audit tools (e.g. IDEA/ACL)

Job description

Pret A Manger is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead a small, high-performing function providing independent assurance across governance, risk management and internal control within a complex, multi-jurisdiction group. You will report to the Group Finance Director and focus assurance on principal risks while keeping the audit plan responsive to business change.

You will set a risk-led direction, develop a proportionate Internal Audit Strategy, and deliver assurance on high-priority risks,