Senior Internal Audit Manager

Broster Buchanan have been engaged to help recruit a Senior Internal Auditor, within the head office of  Blue chip manufacturing client, based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. With multiple UK and international sites, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain oversight of both central and operational areas of the business.

A key strategic objective of the internal audit function across this organisation is to provide wide experience of businesses, to enable internal audit staff to develop, and to provide the businesses globally with a high-performing talent pool for rapid promotion into a variety of opportunities within the UK or internationally.

The main purpose of this role is to manage and perform internal audits for this substantial division within the group, with a turnover in excess of £2bn. This will involve carrying out audits primarily in the UK and abroad in line with the audit plan.

As a key member of the audit team, you will:

• Provide direction and insight to the businesses, maintaining a robust control environment in accordance with the company standards.
• Assist with the planning and be responsible for execution the of internal audit programme for the UK based operations. There is also established opportunities to work in cross business audit team to share good practice and develop your broader business knowledge.
• Contribute to the improvement of productivity, operational efficiency and competitiveness of the company and the development of its internal controls and processes.

The position will entail travel across the East of England to the factories and occasionally broader UK and international travel – the role will appeal to an ambitious and driven candidate.

To apply for this role you will be:

• Either a fully qualified accountant  (ACA, ACCA OR CIMA) or with an equivalent Internal Audit qualification, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience. Internal Audit experience is preferred.
• You will be familiar with the practical application and implementation of current auditing practices.
• You will demonstrate sound judgement, be highly motivated and a self-starter as you will be required to work on your own and manage your time accordingly.
• Excellent communicator
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to grow cross-functional relationships and to influence outside of immediate sphere of control.