Internal Audit Lead

Eurocell Group PLC; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

3x Salary Life Assurance

High Street Discounts

Staff Discount

Job summary

Eurocell Group PLC is seeking an Internal Audit Lead to join our in-house team at the Derbyshire head office.

You will oversee planning, delivery and reporting of audits across the business, providing assurance to the Audit Committee and Executive Management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or a similar assurance function.
• Qualified with CIA, IIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and deliver audits from end to end.
• Evaluate risks and controls; provide practical recommendations.
• Draft clear audit reports and present findings to management.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across all business functions.
• Maintain awareness of governance, risk management and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Experience in internal/audit/risk

Education

CIA/IIA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ROLE: Internal Audit Lead
HOURS: 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Friday
SALARY: from £48,000 dependent on experience plus car allowance and excellent benefits
BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount
BASE: Eurocell Head Office, South Normanton, Derbyshire

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Audit and Risk Lead working within our small in-house Internal Audit team, where you will have exposure to a diverse range of operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic activities across the business.

This is a pivotal role in delivering an independent, risk-based Internal Audit programme, providing assurance to the Audit Committee and Executive Management on the effectiveness of the organisation's governance, risk management, and internal control framework. Having responsibilities for planning, leading, and delivering audit engagements from end to end, evaluating risks and controls, and providing practical recommendations that enhance control effectiveness and support continuous business improvement.

You will build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing positive change through robust assurance, insightful analysis, and a proactive approach to risk management, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, improve operational efficiency, and support the organisation in achieving its strategic objectives while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.

WHAT OUR INTERNAL AUDIT LEADS DO:

• Gain an understanding of business processes, risks and controls through discussions with stakeholders and review of documentation
• Develop planning memoranda, audit programmes and testing strategies
• Identify key risks and define audit objectives and scope
• Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Draft clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports
• Present audit findings to management where appropriate
• Build effective relationships with colleagues across all business functions
• Communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels
• Promote awareness of good governance and effective internal controls
• Maintain awareness of emerging risks, regulatory developments and industry best practice

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR INTERNAL AUDIT LEADS:

• Previous experience within Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk or a similar assurance function
• CIA, IIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified
• Good understanding of governance, risk management and internal control principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

WHAT WE OFFER OUR INTERNAL AUDIT LEADS:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career

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