Senior IT Audit Leader - Strategy, Cyber & Transformation

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Audit & Risk Recruitment is working with a leading UK luxury brand to shape the IT Internal Audit function across the group. The role reports to the Audit Director and oversees a small team, guiding IT assurance over ERP, cyber, data privacy, and transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to deliver governance and risk-based insights, promoting best practices and ensuring audit remains a trusted partner across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with security certifications.
• 6+ years in internal audit, risk management or assurance focusing on IT and digital.
• Deep knowledge of IT audit, ERP, cybersecurity, infrastructure and digital risk.
• Experience in global FTSE 100 or benchmark organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Internal Audit leadership team, contributing to the department's strategic direction.
• Develop a team of three beneath you, shaping IT Internal Audit strategy for the business.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to ensure audit remains a trusted business partner.
• Promote best practices across risk, controls, and governance.
• Lead by example in fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
• Lead end-to-end IT, Digital, and Programme Assurance audits covering ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data privacy, DA and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide expert insights on IT controls, cybersecurity, and data protection regulations.
• Support the development and presentation of risk and audit reports for senior committees and the Audit Committee.
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of IT and financial controls, identifying key risks and practical solutions.
• Support audit planning and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery of assurance activities.
• Work closely with IT, Digital, Information Security, and Transformation Programmes to provide assurance over major IT implementations.
• Communicate clearly with business leaders, delivering actionable insights that influence decisions.
• Inspire, coach, and develop audit staff through mentorship and feedback.
• Contribute to shaping a positive team culture with continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

IT audit

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Cybersecurity

ERP systems

Data privacy

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

CISA/CISSP/CISM

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

SOC 2

Job description

Audit & Risk Recruitment is working with a leading UK luxury brand to shape the IT Internal Audit function across the group. The role reports to the Audit Director and oversees a small team, guiding IT assurance over ERP, cyber, data privacy, and transformation initiatives.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to deliver governance and risk-based insights, promoting best practices and ensuring audit remains a trusted partner across the business.