Internal Audit Manager (Contract)
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Day Rate: Up to 600 (DOE)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Immediate Start)
Overview
We are supporting a leading organisation undergoing a group-wide transformation programme aimed at improving internal controls (IVC) maturity and strengthening governance processes. An experienced Internal Audit Manager is required to provide immediate support on a time-critical initiative running through to year-end.
This is a high-impact role combining audit expertise with programme delivery, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders, including CFO level.
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit Tracking Transformation (Primary Focus - c.75%)
* Lead and implement an enhanced internal audit tracking framework (IVC)
* Transition the business from its current process to a robust monthly tracking and reporting model
* Own and drive programme delivery over a 3-6 month period
* Maintain full visibility of progress, risks, and dependencies
* Provide structured updates and reporting to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
* Engage closely with control owners and business stakeholders to gather updates and track actions
* Challenge and hold stakeholders accountable to ensure timely delivery
* Drive consistency and improvements in audit follow-up and controls monitoring
2. Internal Audit Delivery (c.25%)
* Plan and deliver internal audit reviews across key projects and business areas
* Execute audits end-to-end, from scoping through to reporting
* Provide pragmatic, value-adding recommendations
* Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure effective implementation of audit outcomes
Candidate Profile
Experience & Technical Skills
* Proven experience in Internal Audit within a commercial (non-financial services) environment
* Strong understanding of risk, controls, and governance frameworks
* Experience delivering audit programmes or controls transformation initiatives
* Solid programme or project management capability, ideally within a change or transformation setting
* Track record of delivering in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
* Professional qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent)
Stakeholder & Leadership Skills
* Confident communicator with experience engaging at senior/executive level (CFO exposure desirable)
* Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of an organisation
* Able to influence, challenge and drive accountability across teams
* Comfortable working cross-functionally in complex environments
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proactive, self-sufficient, and delivery-focused
* Hands-on approach with willingness to roll sleeves up
* Commercially minded and pragmatic in approach
* Resilient and adaptable within a changing programme environment
Additional Information
* Immediate start required
* Must be comfortable working under NDA
* Opportunity to play a key role in a high-visibility transformation programme
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