Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Internal Audit to join a leading player in UK manufacturing, based in Birmingham.
This position is ideally suited to a 'Big Four' trained audit professional looking to advance their career within a senior leadership capacity.
As Head of Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the internal audit function, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring robust governance across the organisation.
The Head of Internal Audit will oversee a team dedicated to evaluating risk, supporting risk management activities, and enhancing internal controls.
This is ideal for an ambitious professional looking to contribute to a well-respected internal audit function that values innovative solutions and collaborative approaches.
Responsibilities include:
* Lead the Internal Audit team and maintain a robust audit function, supporting the development of the team.
* Plan, develop, and execute a comprehensive audit plan covering key operational, commercial, financial, and compliance risks.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders while championing a risk management culture.
* Proactively lead investigations related to internal controls, ensuring independent and thorough processes.
* Support strategic initiatives and special projects as required, collaborating closely with Directors.
Skills and attributes required:
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, specifically ACA / CA, having trained with a 'Big Four' accountancy firm, with a proven track record within a big company, blue-chip internal audit function.
A commercial mindset, added-value approach to internal audit and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment are all highly desirable.
You will also possess first class communication skills and be able to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
This is a hybrid position, offering £90,000 - £100,000 pa + car allowance, bonus, pension and healthcare.
If you are a driven professional looking to take the next step in your career as a Head of Internal Audit, please submit your CV for consideration.
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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.