Corporate Audit Manager

Bentley Motors; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

35 days annual leave

Pension contribution 6%/10% match

Car scheme discounts

Job summary

Bentley Motors Limited is seeking a Chief Executive with strategic oversight of internal audit and governance, risk management, and control ecosystems. The role drives operational excellence and sustainable growth across Bentley operations with a strong emphasis on compliance and continuous improvement.

Based at Pyms Lane, Crewe, the position offers flexible hybrid working and exposure to a broad range of international activities, reporting to the Board of Management and leading a high-calibre

Qualifications

• Experience delivering audits across multiple functions in accordance with IIA standards.
• Ability to develop risk-based audit programmes and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and document internal audits in line with IIA standards.
• Lead audit meetings and present findings to stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of actions to ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Support annual audit planning and risk assessment processes.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management

Data analytics

Excel/Office

IIA standards

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Economics/Business/Engineering

Tools

KNIME

SAP

Python

Job description

Function: Chief Executive

Contract: Full time – Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Purpose of the Role

Join the Corporate Audit team as the Corporate Audit Manager, where you'll deliver independent, risk-based, objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight activities across Bentley Motors and affiliated organisations, helping to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls. Playing a pivotal role in supporting Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy, this role helps drive operational excellence, compliance and sustainable business growth through the identification of risks, process improvements and control enhancements.

Reporting into the Head of Corporate Audit, your main responsibilities include:

• Planning, delivering and documenting internal audits and special audit assignments across business functions in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Developing risk-based audit programmes, perform testing of controls and evaluate the effectiveness of internal control frameworks.
• Analysing business processes and risks, identify improvement opportunities and provide practical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Preparing clear and concise audit reports, documenting findings, root causes and agreed management actions.
• Leading audit opening and closing meetings, communicating audit outcomes and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring and validating the implementation of agreed audit actions to ensure timely and effective resolution of findings.
• Supporting the annual audit planning and risk assessment process, including risk mapping, control evaluation and audit methodology development.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Corporate Audit processes, quality standards and audit methodologies. Offering advisory services at request that support Bentley’s management in enhancing governance, risk management and control processes (e.g. design, development, and implementation of new policies, processes, or systems).

About The Team

The Corporate Audit team provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services across Bentley Motors, reporting directly to the Board of Management. As the third line within the established Three Lines Model, the team supports the Board of Management by assessing and helping to improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance processes. Working across a broad range of business functions and international operations, the team helps identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance and support strategic objectives. This role offers excellent exposure to the business, varied audit assignments and opportunities to influence continuous improvement across Bentley.

About You – Skills And Experience

• Degree qualified in Economics, Business Studies, IT, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or equivalent.
• Internal and/or external audit experience, gained within a corporate, manufacturing, automotive or professional services environment.
• Experience planning, managing and delivering multiple audit assignments simultaneously, including audit scoping, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Experience of financial and operational audit methodologies, including risk assessment, audit planning, control testing, sampling techniques, full data analytics and documentation.
• Experience identifying process, control and compliance risks and providing practical recommendations to mitigate them.
• Evidence of working in accordance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and professional auditing principles. Holding a professional audit qualification (CIA, CISA, CFE or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Knowledge and/or experience of SAP applications and programming languages e.g. Python would be advantageous.
• Experience using data analysis techniques including experience with relevant software, e.g. KNIME.

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving
• Discounts portal offering direct discounts, cashback offers or voucher savings from a wide range of retailers.

The Bentley Campus

Our Crewe campus offers unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops, rest & relaxation rooms and sports facilities.

#BelongingAtBentley

We bring people together through a shared purpose, a place of integrity, where everyone has a voice with influence and individuality is celebrated.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+

Bentley’s bold vision to create the next experience benchmark in performance and luxury for generations to come. It represents how we lead change that contributes to the long-term success of our brand. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models offer ever evolving experiences that blend craftmanship, innovation, and sustainability. Join us as we advance the boundaries of excellence.

Posting start date: 03 November 2026

Closing date: 13 November 2026