Head of Internal Audit

MDM Resourcing; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Incentives

Job summary

The PLC seeks a Head of Group Internal Audit & Risk Assurance to lead the group’s internal audit, risk assurance and governance activities at the highest level. You will drive the risk-based audit programme and provide independent assurance to the Board and management.

Reporting to the Group CFO with a direct line to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will shape governance frameworks, support major group projects and lead cross-functional collaboration across international operations.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA/CIMA professional qualification with governance credentials.
• Extensive experience in internal audit, risk assurance and corporate governance.
• PLC experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's risk-based internal audit programme.
• Provide independent assurance on risk management and governance.
• Support development of risk management and governance frameworks across the Group.
• Collaborate with the Group CFO, Audit & Risk Committee and senior management.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assurance

Corporate governance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

IIA qual.

Risk management qualification

Job description

Head of Group Internal Audit & Risk Assurance | PLC

An opportunity to lead Internal Audit & Risk Assurance for an established, listed international group.

We are working with an established, listed international group to recruit a Head of Group Internal Audit & Risk Assurance.

Reporting to the Group CFO, with a direct line to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, this is a broad and influential role with responsibility for internal audit, risk assurance and supporting the Group's wider governance framework.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Leading the Group's risk-based internal audit programme
• Providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls and governance
• Supporting the continued development of the Group's risk management and corporate governance frameworks
• Working closely with the CFO, Audit & Risk Committee and senior management across the Group

The role extends beyond the core audit and risk remit, with involvement in a range of Group-wide projects and initiatives, including acquisitions and integration, systems implementation, data protection, insurance and other areas of governance and assurance.

It is a relatively autonomous position with considerable exposure across the organisation, including regular interaction with the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, divisional Managing Directors and senior finance leadership.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• An ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, ideally together with an IIA and/or risk management qualification
• Significant experience across internal audit, risk assurance and corporate governance
• PLC experience would be advantageous

The role is based at the Group's Head Office in South Manchester and will involve some travel across its international operations.

A highly competitive package is available, including generous short and long-term incentive arrangements, car allowance and pension.