Senior Internal Auditor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Auditor to join the in-house audit and risk function of a leading global automotive manufacturing business. Reporting into senior audit leadership, you will deliver a varied portfolio of assurance and advisory reviews, providing independent insight that supports strategic decision-making and business improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a premium brand, complex operations and an ambitious growth agenda. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the business is investing heavily in its governance, risk and control framework, providing excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and a broad range of operational, financial and strategic risks.

Description

• Lead and deliver internal audit reviews from planning and scoping through to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of key processes, controls and risk mitigation activities.
• Perform process walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Support enterprise risk reviews, providing independent assurance over key business risks.
• Contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan through risk assessment activities.
• Participate in whistleblowing and investigation work where required, partnering with relevant business functions.
• Work closely with external and co-source providers on selected audit assignments.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operational, finance, technology and programme functions.
• Prepare clear, concise and impactful reports for management and senior leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, risk management and internal controls across the organisation.

Profile

• Previous experience within internal audit and/or external audit, ideally gained within a listed or large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment and control evaluation techniques.
• Experience conducting process and control walkthroughs, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident engaging with senior business leaders and influencing positive outcomes.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple assignments independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive or other complex operational environments would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to operational, financial and IT controls auditing would be beneficial.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60k per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement in Warwickshire, 2 days per week onsite
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of operational, financial and strategic audits
• Significant interaction with senior stakeholders across the business
• Opportunity to develop expertise across risk management, governance and internal controls
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit and risk function
• Chance to gain experience within a complex, internationally recognised manufacturing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications where required

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