Internal Audit Manager (12-month FTC)

Warwickshire Interim £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead a small internal audit function, delivering high‑quality assurance and strengthening the organisation's risk and control environment. You will shape and execute a best‑in‑class internal audit strategy while managing a high‑performing team and partnering with senior stakeholders across a complex, regulated business.
  • National infrastructure organisation going through large scale change
  • Opportunity to build relationship with the most senior stakeholders

About Our Client

This organisation plays a critical role in supporting essential national services, operating with complex processes relied upon by millions of customers and businesses. Having gone through some major recent change, the organisation is looking to strengthen its 3rd line function to provide concrete assurance to the audit committee and regulator stakeholders.
This is a hybrid position 2-3 days per week onsite in warwickshire

Job Description

  • Deliver a dynamic, risk‑based internal audit plan aligned to organisational objectives and the broader risk landscape.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two qualified auditors, while managing co‑sourced external audit partners.
  • Oversee the delivery of operational, financial, compliance, cyber, and IT audits across multiple business areas.
  • Ensure all audit activities adhere to professional standards and deliver actionable, value‑adding insights.
  • Maintain proactive communication with senior stakeholders, reporting audit findings, emerging risks, and opportunities for control improvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement across audit methodology, reporting tools, and best‑practice approaches.
  • Oversee the implementation of audit recommendations and assess the effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Manage the internal audit budget, resources, and long‑term audit strategy.



The Successful Applicant

  • A recognised professional qualification in auditing or accountancy (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or IIA‑related certification).
  • Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, or assurance, including prior leadership responsibility.
  • Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, internal control frameworks, and risk management practices.
  • Experience working in regulated sectors
  • Excellent stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate confidently.
  • Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.
  • The ability to develop a deep understanding of the organisation's operations and regulatory environment.



What's on Offer

  • Salary: £75,000-£85,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Performance‑related bonus
  • 28 days' holiday plus 8 statutory days
  • Double‑match pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits programme
  • 10x salary death‑in‑service benefit
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days per week on‑site, remainder from home)
  • Free on‑site gym, exercise classes, and sports clubs
  • On‑site canteen and coffee shop
  • Free on‑site parking



Contact
Jack Green
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6956347
Phone number
+441212309364

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Warwickshire
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Jack Green
Consultant phone
+441212309364
Job reference
JN-022026-6956347