Internal Auditor - 12 month FTC

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a qualified Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit function on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong view of going permanent. The role offers exposure to risk-based audits across multiple UK locations, spanning governance, risk management and internal controls within a complex family office environment.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, challenge control effectiveness, present clear audit findings with actionable recommendations,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in internal or external audit or related assurance.
• Ability to plan, execute and report risk-based audits from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based financial and operational audits across multiple UK locations.
• Assess governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Validate Internal Control Self-Assessment activity and challenge control effectiveness.
• Prepare and present audit reports with root-cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across business functions.
• Monitor implementation of agreed actions and support improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical capabilities

Audit planning & execution

Independent working

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CIMA)

Job description

Our client is seeking a qualified Internal Auditor to join its Group Internal Audit function on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a strong view of going permanent. The role offers the opportunity to deliver a varied risk-based audit plan across multiple business units, providing significant exposure to both operational and corporate environments.

Client Details

Our client is a large, complex family office with operations spanning a large swath of sectors including manufacturing, hospitality & agricultural. Operating within a dynamic and evolving environment, the business places strong emphasis on governance, risk management and internal controls to support sustainable growth and business performance. The Internal Audit team is highly regarded within the organisation and plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and supporting strategic decision-making.

Description

• Deliver risk-based financial and operational audits across multiple UK locations.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Validate Internal Control Self-Assessment activity and challenge control effectiveness where appropriate.
• Prepare and present clear audit reports, identifying root causes and practical recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across a wide range of business functions.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed actions and support ongoing business improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function.

Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA).
• Experience gained within internal audit, external audit or a related assurance environment.
• Proven ability to plan, execute and report on risk-based audits from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of financial, operational and compliance controls.
• Experience working within complex, multi-site organisations, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG or operationally focused environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to assess complex data and identify meaningful insights.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Job Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working with a Birmingham office base, 2 x a week
• Regular UK-wide business exposure through site visits
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of businesses and functions
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
• Broad experience across financial, operational and compliance audits
• Opportunity to strengthen risk management, governance and internal controls expertise
• Chance to develop within a respected Internal Audit team focused on adding value and continuous improvement