Senior Internal Auditor - 1st Time Mover Opportunity

Michael Page Finance; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days onsite)

Pension contribution 10.6%

35 hour work week

25 days annual leave

Life assurance 4x salary

Corporate health plan

Staff car scheme

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting a Senior Internal Auditor to deliver risk-based internal audit reviews within a well-established financial services group in the West Midlands. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, governance projects and opportunities to influence control frameworks.

Key requirements include CIA/ACA/ACCA qualification and 3+ years in external audit in an FCA-regulated space, with strong communication skills and a proactive, analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified CIA/ACA/ACCA with FCA environment experience.
• Minimum 3 years external audit experience.
• Experience communicating with executive and c-suite stakeholders.
• Analytical, proactive and well-organised in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based internal audit reviews per the audit plan.
• Support ad hoc audits and assignments from senior leadership.
• Contribute to project and change assurance activities and steering committees.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide insights on control weaknesses, risks and trends.
• Produce high-quality audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with standards.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Auditing reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Project coordination

Education

CIA/ACA/ACCA

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Internal Auditor to join a well-established financial services organisation, delivering risk-based audits across a broad and varied portfolio. This role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic projects and the chance to influence governance and control frameworks.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable and long-standing financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment, providing a stable and progressive platform for audit professionals. The business offers exposure to a diverse audit plan and the opportunity to engage with business-critical projects, enabling individuals to broaden their experience across governance, risk and change initiatives.

Description

• Deliver risk-based internal audit reviews in line with the agreed audit plan
• Support ad hoc audits and assignments as directed by senior audit leadership
• Contribute to project and change assurance activity, including participation in steering committees where appropriate
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation
• Provide clear insight on control weaknesses, emerging risks and trends
• Produce high quality audit reports with practical and actionable recommendations
• Ensure all work is delivered to agreed timelines and departmental standards

Profile

• Professionally qualified CIA, ACA or ACCA
• Minimum 3 years experience within external audit
• Minimum 3 years experience within an FCA regulated environment, or working with clients operating in that space
• Experience communicating directly with executive and c-suite level individuals
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Analytical and inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Resilient, proactive and able to demonstrate initiative in a fast-paced environment

Job Offer

• £50,000 to £60,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working, typically 2 days onsite in the West Midlands
• 35 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution up to 10.6%
• Performance related bonus scheme
• Corporate health plan with optional family cover
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Additional benefits including travel discounts, social membership and staff car scheme