Senior Internal Audit Manager

HW Finance; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HW Finance is exclusively supporting a leading Yorkshire-based organisation in the appointment of a Senior Internal Audit Manager. This role sits within the Internal Audit function and is designed to support long-term succession planning with clear progression towards Head of Audit.

You will gain extensive exposure to executive stakeholders, strategic initiatives and audit leadership responsibilities. This senior leadership position offers the chance to shape governance, risk management and

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit within financial services or regulated environment (e.g. FCA).
• Knowledge of risk areas including Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Financial Crime and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering risk-based audits and operating within Internal Audit Standards.
• Ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading audit teams and managing complex audit programmes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, risk-based internal audits across the Group.
• Provide independent assurance and insight to executive stakeholders and governance committees.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring delivery to quality, budget and timeframe expectations.
• Review audit findings and reports, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of the annual audit plan through ongoing risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Coach, mentor and develop members of the Internal Audit team.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management and control environments across the business.

Skills

Internal audit

Regulated environment

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Job description

HW Finance is delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading Yorkshire-based organisation in the appointment of a Senior Internal Audit Manager.

This is more than a Senior Internal Audit Manager position. Working closely with the business and the current Head of Audit, the role has been specifically designed to support long‑term succession planning and offers a clear opportunity to progress into a future Head of Audit position.

The successful candidate will gain extensive exposure to executive stakeholders, strategic initiatives and audit leadership responsibilities, making it an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious audit professional seeking the next step in their career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected business and take on a senior leadership role within the internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, risk‑based internal audits across the Group.
• Provide independent assurance and insight to executive stakeholders and governance committees.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, ensuring delivery to quality, budget and timeframe expectations.
• Review audit findings and reports, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of the annual audit plan through ongoing risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Coach, mentor and develop members of the Internal Audit team.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management and control environments across the business.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Internal Audit professionals who can demonstrate:

• A strong background in Internal Audit gained within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of key risk areas including Consumer Duty, Operational Resilience, Financial Crime and Third‑Party Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of FCA regulations and broader regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering risk‑based audits and operating within Internal Audit Standards.
• The ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience leading audit teams and managing complex audit programmes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

** Unfortunately the role is unable to offer sponsorship **