Strategic Group Internal Audit Lead

Howden Joinery Ltd; Goole; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Pension scheme (up to 12%)

Private medical health insurance

Annual car allowance

Life assurance

Staff discount

Reward and Recognition events

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Group Internal Audit Manager to join the Group Risk and Assurance team. You will lead audit assignments from planning through reporting, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and IT.

This permanent, full-time role offers opportunity to advance within a large FTSE 100 organisation, with competitive rewards and a strong focus on strengthening the control environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in internal audit across Finance, Operations, and IT assignments within a large organisation or accounting firms.
• Professionally qualified (IIA Diploma/CIA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or nearing completion.
• Experience in project assurance and risk management, with the ability to provide robust assurance over projects and emerging business risks, including Fraud and ESG-related matters.
• In-depth knowledge of internal audit practices, principles, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAble to influence senior leaders in the business including the Executive Board.
• Experience in coordinating audit teams and managing daily operations of audit reviews.
• Expertise in the annual audit planning process, providing insights into key risks.
• Strong literacy and report writing skills.
• Able to demonstrate line management capability.
• Proficient in data analytics development and reporting.
• Ability to simplify complex technical issues for broader understanding and influence.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to independently plan and manage workloads.
• Acts with integrity with a commitment to confidentiality, tact, and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects from planning through reporting across Finance, Operations and IT.
• Plan, scope, execute and report on audits, driving improvements in the control framework.
• Coordinate audit teams and manage daily operations of audit reviews.
• Support continuous improvements in audit processes and internal controls.

Skills

Internal audit

Finance audits

Operations audits

IT audits

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

IA professional qualification

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Group Internal Audit Manager to join the Group Risk and Assurance team. You will lead audit assignments from planning through reporting, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations and IT.

This permanent, full-time role offers opportunity to advance within a large FTSE 100 organisation, with competitive rewards and a strong focus on strengthening the control environment.