Lead Internal Auditor – Finance and Operations

SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Global company culture

Flexible work

Lifelong education

Career growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

SoftwareOne in London seeks an experienced Lead Auditor to join its Global Internal Audit team, leading complex assurance across finance, operations, and compliance.

In this senior individual contributor role, you will provide risk-based assurance, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive process improvements while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.

Qualificações

• Proven ability to independently plan, scope, lead, and deliver multiple audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational processes and related risks and controls.
• Experience using data analytics, ERP systems, and modern audit tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and deliver risk-based audits from planning to follow-up.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
• Develop evidence-based findings and remediation actions with stakeholders.
• Monitor action plan implementations and sustain improvements.
• Contribute to risk assessment and audit planning for finance, operations, and compliance.

Conhecimentos

Auditing leadership

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ferramentas

Navision/Business Central

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Copilot

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

The role

• Are you an experienced auditor who enjoys leading complex audits, challenging the status quo, and helping strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across a global organization?
• Do you thrive in a role where you can combine independent assurance, stakeholder influence, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement to make a meaningful business impact?

Practical Information

Location:London,UnitedKingdom|Work Arrangement:Hybrid|Contract type:Full-time|Reports to:Senior Manager Internal Audit - Finance & Operations|Visa Requirements:Valid Visa forUK|Language Requirements:Fluent/professional English, written and verbal

We are looking for an experienced Lead Auditor to join SoftwareOne's Global Internal Audit team, leading complex finance, operations, and compliance audits across the organization. In this senior individual contributor role, you will provide independent, risk-based assurance while helping strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will manage audits end-to-end, from planning and risk assessment through testing, reporting, and follow-up. Beyond assurance activities, you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting process improvements, control enhancements, special projects, and emerging risk assessments while building strong stakeholder relationships and maintaining audit independence and objectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based financial and operational audits from planning and scoping through fieldwork, testing, reporting, and follow-up, in accordance with SoftwareOne’s Internal Audit methodology
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices, focusing on the areas of highest business risk and impact
• Develop clear, evidence-based audit findings, identify root causes, and collaborate with stakeholders to define practical, value-adding remediation actions
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed action plans, helping ensure sustainable control improvements and effective risk mitigation
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process, providing insight into key finance, operations, compliance, and emerging business risks
• Leverage data analytics, digital tools, and innovative audit techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight, while identifying trends, anomalies, and control gaps
• Coach and support less experienced auditors through guidance, work reviews, and knowledge sharing, while contributing to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies, quality standards, and best practices

What we need to see from you

• Proven ability to independently plan, scope, lead, and deliver multiple audit engagements simultaneously, driving meaningful outcomes while meeting deadlines
• Strong understanding of financial and operational processes (Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report), including the related risks, controls, and control environment
• Solid knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), the IIA International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), and accounting and financial reporting principles (IFRS)
• Experience using data analytics, digital audit tools, ERP and finance systems (e.g., Navision, Business Central), and emerging technologies such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance audit effectiveness and insight
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively, and build credibility with senior leaders
• Strong professional judgment, integrity, independence, and objectivity, combined with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and functions, coach and develop others, and stay current on emerging risks and industry trends

What we offer

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:

• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
• Amentorwho supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere but also visit local office to deliver excellence in team relationship
• Lifelong education: A variety oftraining and development opportunities
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future

Job Function

Finance

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail]. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision‑making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.