Internal Audit Manager

Simplyhealth; Andover; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplyhealth is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across the Group, reporting to the Head of Internal Audit. You will drive assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls, while supporting the development of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan.

You will work with senior stakeholders to challenge processes, identify improvements, and promote a strong control environment within a regulated financial services context.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Internal Audit, Risk or Assurance.
• Proven track record of independently planning and delivering end-to-end audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, business processes and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of financial services regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Analytical and inquisitive mindset; ability to make sound judgements independently.
• Experience using data and insight to support audit and assurance activities.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audits from scope to reporting.
• Assess governance, risk management and control frameworks across the Group.
• Produce concise audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Support delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and Strategy.
• Monitor audit actions and provide regular progress updates.
• Identify improvement opportunities and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance audit methodologies, tools and QA processes.
• Coach and develop colleagues within Internal Audit; promote independence.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders while maintaining objectivity.

Skills

Audit & Assurance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

CIA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Job description

About The Role

At Simplyhealth, our purpose is to improve access to healthcare for all in the UK. As an Internal Audit Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping the organisation achieve its strategic objectives by providing independent assurance and insight across governance, risk management and internal controls.

Working within our Risk & Assurance team and reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll lead and deliver risk-based audit engagements across the Group, helping leadership understand the effectiveness of key controls while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, manage risk and improve business performance. You'll also support the development of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan, deputising for the Head of Internal Audit where required.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across the business, influence positive change and provide meaningful assurance that supports both strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Planning and delivering high-quality, risk-based internal audits from scope through to reporting.
• Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control frameworks across the Group.
• Producing clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and wider Internal Audit Strategy.
• Monitoring agreed audit actions and providing regular reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Using audit insights to identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing practices and act as a catalyst for positive change.
• Maintaining and enhancing audit methodologies, tools and quality assurance processes.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues within the Internal Audit function, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.

About You

We're looking for an experienced audit, risk or assurance professional who combines strong analytical skills with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively. You'll be naturally curious, commercially aware and motivated by helping organisations improve their control environment and manage risk effectively.

To Be Successful In This Role, You'll Have

• Recent experience in Internal Audit, Risk or Assurance.
• A proven track record of independently planning and delivering end-to-end audits.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, business processes and internal control frameworks.
• A sound understanding of the financial services sector and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and objectively.
• An analytical and inquisitive mindset, coupled with the ability to make sound judgements independently.
• Experience using data and insight to support audit and assurance activities.

The ability to coach, support and develop others while maintaining high professional standards.

A professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent would be highly desirable.

Your Recruitment Journey

e're committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive and accessible for everyone. We want every candidate to have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills, experience and behaviours that will help them succeed at Simplyhealth.

Your Recruitment Journey Will Include

• Application
• Introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition Team
• Interview with the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders
• Assessment activity
• Final interview (if required)
• Offer

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people and our communities.