Data Analytics Manager, Internal Audit

Just Group plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Income protection

Bonus scheme

Headspace app access

Employee assistance program

Career progression opportunities

Benefits portal access

Job summary

Just Group plc is seeking a Data Analytics Manager for Internal Audit to lead data-driven audits and deliver actionable insights. You will extract, analyse and visualise data from multiple sources to assess risks and controls, building dashboards and MI to support decision-making.

You will drive adoption of advanced analytics, including automation and AI, while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring data governance across audits.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or professional certifications in data-related fields.
• Proven experience in data analytics within audit, risk, or consulting environments.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python and/or R, and data visualisation tools such as Power BI (or similar).
• Hands-on experience with data platforms (e.g. Azure Fabric, Power BI, SQL) and large datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and enterprise data environments.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or automation use cases in analytics, audit, or risk contexts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in data analytics using SQL, Python/R, and Power BI; automate analysis.
• Deliver analytics support to Internal Audit with actionable risk insights from varied data sources.
• Contribute to GIA strategy with data-driven solutions and innovation.
• Promote adoption of AI/GenAI to enhance audit efficiency.
• Design and deliver dashboards and MI, pursuing automation and efficiency.
• Maintain data governance and manage multiple analytics projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Engage stakeholders and provide updates across audit engagements.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Data visualization

Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Finance, or related field

Certifications: CISA, CPA, CIA, Security+, CISSP, or CISM

Tools

Azure Fabric

Purview

TM+

Job description

The Data Analytics Manager - Internal Audit is a critical, hands-on role within Group Internal Audit (GIA), created to strengthen the function’s data capability and enhance the value delivered across audits. This role plays a central part in ensuring audits are underpinned by robust data analysis and insight.

Working closely with the GIA team, you will extract, analyse and visualise data from multiple sources to assess risks, evaluate controls, and produce more meaningful, insight-driven audit outcomes. You will deliver clear, evidence-based analysis, build dashboards and MI to support decision-making, and help communicate findings to stakeholders. The role also supports the adoption of advanced analytics, including automation, machine learning and AI, to continuously improve audit effectiveness.

All activities are carried out in line with audit methodology, best practice and professional standards

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,250 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in data analytics, including data modelling, SQL, Power BI, Purview, and related technologies; apply Python/R to automate analysis and enhance audit capability.
• Deliver data analytics support to Internal Audit, generating actionable insights on risk and controls from diverse data sources.
• Contribute to the delivery of GIA strategy through data-driven solutions and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting new technologies and developing analytics capabilities.
• Design and deliver dashboards and management information (MI), introducing opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure effective data governance and manage multiple analytics projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Align all activities with audit methodology, best practice, and professional standards.

Examples of Key Activities

• Administer and maintain TM+ for Internal Audit, ensuring alignment with audit processes.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visualisations, and MI to support audit outcomes and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with audit teams to understand requirements and deliver relevant data solutions.
• Source, transform, and analyse data from multiple systems; perform data profiling, quality assessments, and exploratory analysis.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators through advanced analytics and SQL-based investigation.
• Promote and support the use of AI, including GenAI and LLMs, to enhance audit efficiency and insight generation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve or automate audit processes; document methodologies to ensure transparency.
• Engage with stakeholders, provide updates, support ad hoc requests, and contribute to audit engagements and team activities.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Preferred certifications: CISA, CPA, CIA, Security+, CISSP, or CISM
• Proven experience in data analytics within audit, risk, or consulting environments.
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Python and/or R, and data visualisation tools such as Power BI (or similar).
• Hands-on experience with data platforms (e.g. Azure Fabric, Power BI, SQL) and working with large, complex datasets.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualisations to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• Understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and enterprise data environments.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, or automation use cases in analytics, audit, or risk contexts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.