Hybrid Senior Internal Auditor – Drive Controls & Risk

Card Factory; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Finance team in Wakefield. This role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the Wakefield office and a chance to shape our risk-based audit programme across the business.

You’ll review processes, draft clear audit findings, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen controls and reduce risk. Strong communication and report-writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, ideally within a retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance principles.
• Part-qualified or qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, or IIA.
• Confident communicator with strong report-writing skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Analytical, organised and able to balance detail with a practical, business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit reviews across the business, from planning through to reporting.
• Evaluate risks, controls and governance processes, identifying areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear, high-quality audit findings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Build positive working relationships across the business and support constructive conversations around risk and control.
• Contribute to internal controls testing and help strengthen the organisation’s overall control environment.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit tools, techniques and reporting processes.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

AAT

IIA

Job description

Card Factory is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Finance team in Wakefield. This role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the Wakefield office and a chance to shape our risk-based audit programme across the business.

You’ll review processes, draft clear audit findings, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen controls and reduce risk. Strong communication and report-writing skills are essential.