IT Internal Audit Manager – Lead Cyber & Tech Risk

Sizewell C Company; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

28 days’ annual leave

Extra holiday option

Pension with up to 7.5% employee and

Benefits portal

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager, IT to join our Finance function and provide independent assurance across technology, cyber security, data and digital transformation risks. The role oversees complex audits, from planning through to final reporting and action tracking, and directs the Senior Internal Auditor.

You will shape the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, strengthen governance and controls, engage senior stakeholders, and coordinate with co‑sourced providers.

Qualifications

• IT internal audit experience within large or regulated organisations.
• Proven track record leading IT internal audits from start to finish.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent audits in a large, complex or regulated organisation.
• Essential line management experience coaching and developing auditors.
• Experience reviewing and signing off the work of other auditors.
• Strong technology risk, cyber security, governance and controls expertise.
• Experience assessing IT General Controls including access, change, incident management, backup and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple IT internal audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to reporting, closure and action tracking.
• Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, operational technology, digital transformation and data management.
• Review audit scopes, risk assessments, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports to ensure a high standard of work.
• Direct, coach and develop the Senior Internal Auditor, including workload allocation and development planning.
• Challenge findings and recommendations with evidence-based, proportionate reporting.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as the primary IA contact throughout engagements.
• Provide assurance and insight to senior management and governance forums.
• Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments affecting audit planning.
• Coordinate effectively with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams to strengthen coverage.

Skills

IT internal audit

Audit leadership

Cyber security

IT risk management

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Report writing

Project management

Education

CISA

CIA

ACA

ACCA

CPA

CA or equivalent

Job description

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager, IT to join our Finance function and provide independent assurance across technology, cyber security, data and digital transformation risks. The role oversees complex audits, from planning through to final reporting and action tracking, and directs the Senior Internal Auditor.

You will shape the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, strengthen governance and controls, engage senior stakeholders, and coordinate with co‑sourced providers.