Internal Auditor - 12 month FTC

Michael Page; Birmingham; Ibrido; GBP 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page is seeking a qualified Internal Auditor for a 12-month fixed-term contract with a strong view to permanency. The role offers exposure to risk-based audits across UK sites, combining operational and corporate governance insights in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

You will deliver audits, assess controls and report findings while liaising with senior stakeholders. Birmingham hybrid base with 2 days on-site per week, travel across the UK.

Competenze

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIA or CIMA).
• Experience in internal audit, external audit or related assurance environment.
• Ability to plan, execute and report on risk-based audits from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of financial, operational and compliance controls.
• Experience within complex, multi-site organisations, ideally manufacturing/FMCG 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Formazione

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CIMA)

Descrizione del lavoro

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