Robert half Talent Solutions are seeking a Head of Internal Audit for successful group based North of Cardiff.
Head of Internal Audit
About the Role
Serving as the chief assurance officer for the organisation, the Head of Internal Audit provides independent, objective evaluations of governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role ensures financial, operational, and compliance controls are robust and aligned with best practice standards, reporting to the Group CFO and accountable to the Services International executive team and Group Audit Committee
Key Responsibilities
1. Audit Leadership: Develop and deliver the annual, risk-based internal audit plan and ensure adherence to IIA UK Standards .
2. Operational Oversight: Oversee high-risk audits across diverse operations, including finance, IT, H&S, fleet, stock, and contract management
3. Governance & Risk: Advise the Exec team and Audit Committee on risk exposure and control effectiveness; strengthen risk management frameworks
4. Leadership & Influence: Lead and coach the internal audit team, build stakeholder relationships, and influence decision-making to strengthen governance
Qualifications & Experience
5. ACA/ACCA qualified.
6. Leadership experience in internal audit functions within multi-site organisations.
7. Strong operational and financial control knowledge.
8. Proven success in influencing Audit & Risk Committees and embedding best practice
On offer a salary of from £75,000 to £85,000 plus generous packing including a car and bonus
The role is hybrid working
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.