Head of Internal Audit - Professional Practices (6m FTC)

St. James’s Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cirencester is looking for a Head of Professional Practices to oversee the Internal Audit function. This 6-month fixed-term contract role involves ensuring audit quality and driving improvements across risk management and governance processes. Candidates should be qualified Accountants or Audit professionals with significant experience in Financial Services. The position comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits such as generous parental leave and private medical insurance, and promotes a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

10% non-contributory pension

Qualifications

• Significant audit experience within the Financial Services industry.
• Ability to articulate audit findings to stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the reporting of the Internal Audit activities to key stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and develop Internal Audit’s Professional Practices.
• Support the development of the annual Audit Plan.

Skills

Experienced in Internal Audit

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or Audit professional (CIA)

Job description

A leading financial services provider in Cirencester is looking for a Head of Professional Practices to oversee the Internal Audit function. This 6-month fixed-term contract role involves ensuring audit quality and driving improvements across risk management and governance processes. Candidates should be qualified Accountants or Audit professionals with significant experience in Financial Services. The position comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits such as generous parental leave and private medical insurance, and promotes a hybrid working model.