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Senior Internal Auditor |
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Internal Audit and Risk |
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Internal Audit Director, BNA |
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January 2025 |
Company Summary
At Bunzl, we believe that our people are central to our success and so developing them is a priority for our business. Our purpose is to deliver essential business solutions around the world and create long-term sustainable value for the benefit of all our stakeholders.
Many people use a Bunzl product every day We are a focused and successful specialist international distribution and services Group with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the UK & Ireland. We support businesses all over the world with a variety of products that are essential for our customers in the successful operation of their businesses. of their lives. We’re the largest value-added distributor in the world in our market sectors.
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The Senior Auditor is primarily based in St Louis MO and will be directly responsible for coordinating the day to day execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Responsibilities involve leading or conducting projects that are consistent with the function’s methodology and protocols; providing advisory services to management; properly scoping and assessing risks for each project; and providing training and coaching to the global audit team as part of continuous improvement. The Senior Auditor upholds all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. |
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Core Functions:
Skills/Experience Requirements:
Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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Astrum Search is working with a leading FTSE 100 to recruit an Internal Audit Manager. You'll join a well-established and large internal audit team delivering a wide range of audits.
Reporting to the Head of Audit, you will be responsible for the end to end delivery of a number of global audits, delivering independent assurance and insight to the business and acting as a motivator for change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of audits, from planning through to completion.
- Write Audit Reports and key audit deliverables, providing accurate and timely information to the Executive and Audit Committee.
- Utilise new technology including Automation, Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics to providing greater assurance and insights.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the audit and risk function and help deliver improvement projects.
- Be proactive in your own audit training and self-learning about the business and industry to continuously learn and develop your skills.
Skills & Experience:
- Accountancy or Internal Audit qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IIA).
- Experience within internal audit is crucial.
- Some experience in the retail or consumer sectors desirable.
- Project management and change management experience.
- Problem solving ability to identify pragmatic solutions.
The role is based in my clients Hertfordshire HQ and you'll be required to be office based 3 x per week (1 day can be in London). Some travel is expected in the role but no more than 20%.
My client has a fantastic track record for developing its employees either in the internal audit team and wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top performing and largest FTSE constituents.
Risk and Assurance Manager
Large UK private business
Central London plus site visits (average of 4 days a week on a site per week)
This role falls within the largest division in a UK private business. Work is thriving, and the division is therefore looking to bolster and mature its assurance and risk remits.
The role reports to the division Finance Director, with support from peers in other divisions, and the Group Assurance Lead.
The role is autonomous in nature, and will allow you to fully get your hands on an opportunity to grow out a whole department from scratch.
Assurance:
Develop a controls framework across the financial and operational areas of the business
Risk Management:
Create a risk management register, develop the risk maturity, and drive the conversation re risk, and its key metrics
Internal audit:
Liaise with the Group audit function, and external auditors
This role requires:
- ACA, ACCA, CIA or IRM (QBE will be considered on a case by case basis)
- In-house experience in an audit, risk or controls role
- Non-FS/ insurance sector experience
- Ability to act as a partner to the business, be creative, and be able to work on a risk and controls plan from scratch
There will be no international travel. All travel will be UK site based. The main office is Warren Street, London.
No visa sponsorship is on offer and UK market experience is essential.
Governance Risk & Compliance Assistant Manager
Remote based/Home Based.
Do you want to have flexibility work from home?
Want to join an business that is growing organically? These roles are rare to come by! We're seeking governance, risk and compliance individuals from marketing or media backgrounds.
Candidates must be:
Fully Qualified
Have the right to work in the UK
Happy to work collaboratively in the comfort of your own home, odd occasions might be some travel to fun places in the EU!
Must come from media agency or marketing agencies, and have a good understanding of these sectors!
Agreed by: Job Holder Agreed Manager Prepared by Date
Role Title: - Group Audit Analytics Manager Reports to: - Group IT Audit Senior Manager
Role Purpose To embed data analytics as a core component of audit delivery across the organisation. This role will drive the transition to analytics driven auditing, enabling more efficient audits with
deeper insights. Initially, the role will work closely with the Group IT Audit Senior Manager in continuing to shape and deliver the analytics strategy and laying the foundations for future team growth. Over time, we anticipate that the successful delivery of this role will evolve into a leadership position for data analytics within the Internal Audit function, helping to build, mentor and upskill a dedicated analytics team to support the delivery of enhanced assurance across the Group and to meet global audit objectives.
Directly Supervises: - N/A Indirectly Supervises: - Global Analytics Champions
Responsibilities/
Key Tasks
• Deliver the analytics audit plan across the group, by supporting the group analytics champions in their delivery and by performing hands-on analytics work
• Influence and mentor the group analytics champions globally to promote best practices and efficiency
• Partner with global audit teams in identifying opportunities for analytics- driven insights and efficiencies and provide practical support on the delivery of insightful analytics that provide relevant assurance of business risks and tangible benefits for the business
• Lead and perform ad-hoc project work as directed by the Group IT Senior Manager and Director of Financial Control
• Collaborate with the IT Audit Senior Manager on strategy and long-term planning for analytics capability
• Lay the groundwork for a future analytics team, including defining governance, roles, skills, and processes that will be required to successfully deliver analytics as a core part of audit activity
• Develop a network of strong working relationships across ABF, particularly with the Heads of Audit • Approximately 10-15% travel, including ABF businesses within the UK and internationally
Knowledge & Experience Complexity & Creativity Judgements & Decisions
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, risk management and the three lines of defence
• Experience of applying analytics within audit or risk contexts • Experience of operating and engaging with business and IT
leadership and building strong relationships. • No mandatory certifications; professional qualifications (e.g.,
CISA, ACA, analytics certifications) are a plus. • Proficiency in analytics tools such as Alteryx • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, D365, Infor) is desirable but
not essential • Advanced data manipulation and visualisation skills (Power BI
preferred) • Ability to work independently and strategically while delivering
hands-on outputs
• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational delivery. • Responsible for leading and executing groupwide complex
analytics elements of divisional auditing plans • Plan and organise workload with emerging risk at the forefront.
• Expert analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, including ability to challenge senior management and push for improvement.
• Ability to self-manage time and workload.
ABF ROLE DEFINITION
Agreed by: Job Holder Agreed Manager Prepared by Date
Operational Responsibility Contacts & Communication Other
• Deliver high-quality analytics insights and outputs to support the delivery of internal audits
• Responsible for influencing global analytics champions and helping to shape future team structure.
• Regular engagement with Group IT Audit Senior Manager, Heads of IT, Heads of Internal Audit and Analytics Champions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Excellent persuasion and influencing skills. • Ability to present analytics output in business and user-friendly
language.
• Based in London. • Travel: Approximately 10–15%, including occasional international
trips.
Internal Audit Manager – North America
Job Summary
Compass Group is a FTSE 20 and Fortune Global 500 company. We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the World’s leading contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider. We operate in 40 countries at more than 50,000 client locations and serving over 5.5 billion meals a year. We operate in all major sectors and industries including education, business, healthcare, government & defense, sport & leisure, offshore and hospitality. From outstanding restaurant and dining experiences in amazing venues and stadiums to feeding thousands of students, patients, workers, and military personnel, we deliver warm welcomes, clean buildings, and safe environments.
This role will be based in our Charlotte, NC office and will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global Audit Services – North America. Working closely with the North America senior leadership teams, this role will be responsible for delivering the audit plan for North America (US and Canada) and providing support and thought leadership on risks and controls. Overnight travel is anticipated to be 15-20%.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver internal audits across the North America region.
- Draft high-quality internal audit reports with concise and practical recommendations.
- Develop strong working relationships with management teams and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain the North America audit universe.
- Support the risk assessment process and annual audit planning process. Prepare materials for the Audit Committee related to governance requirements.
- Continuous improvement of the internal audit methodology.
- Provide thought leadership in the areas of risk and controls.
Skills and capabilities
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to lead, work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability build rapport and influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to think holistically about risks in the context of overall business risks.
- Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls. Data analytics experience beneficial.
Education and experience
- Minimum 5 years of audit experience including audit leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc.
- Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred.
- Holds a recognized accounting/auditing certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
- Experience in a large consumer-focused business is advantageous. Fortune 500 experience preferred.
- Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, electronic audit work papers, etc.)
- Experience with SAP and HFM preferred.
IT Internal Audit Manager - FTSE 100 (Cyber or GRC)
Greater London
c.£75,000 - £85,000 + bonus + excellent benefits
Astrum Search is delighted to be supporting a leading FTSE 100 organisation in the appointment of an IT Audit Manager within its Group Internal Audit function.
This is a modern, forward-looking assurance role that moves beyond traditional IT audit, with a strong focus on transformation, cyber, and technology risk in large-scale change environments.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders across technology and business teams to provide independent insight into major programmes, emerging risks, and control effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver assurance reviews across IT, cyber, and technology risk areas
- Provide oversight and challenge across major transformation and change programmes
- Assess programme governance, delivery risk, and control effectiveness in large-scale initiatives
- Review cyber risk posture, control design, and operational resilience
- Engage with stakeholders across technology, risk, and business leadership teams
Skills & Experience:
- Big 4 trained at Senior or Assistant Manager level, or equivalent experience in industry
- Background in IT audit, technology risk, cyber, or GRC
- Open to professionals looking to transition into an audit environment from cyber or risk roles
- Strong understanding of transformation programmes and/or technology risk environments
- Ability to articulate what good programme or transformation assurance looks like
- Genuine interest in developing a specialism in cyber or transformation assurance
If you are looking for a role that moves beyond traditional audit into a more strategic, specialist, and impact-driven environment, this is a strong opportunity to shape your own direction within a major UK organisation.
My client has a fantastic track record for developing its employees either in the internal audit team and wider business.
M&S – Head of Risk
Summary
At M&S, we\’re transforming for the future. This is your opportunity to shape risk strategy at the heart of a business undergoing significant change, influencing decisions that drive resilience and sustainable growth.
The Risk function at M&S plays a critical role in safeguarding the business, providing forward-looking insight, and enabling sustainable growth during a period of significant transformation.
As Head of Risk you will lead the design and delivery of M&S’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, drive risk culture and maturity across the organisation, and provide trusted insight to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, Board, and Audit & Risk Committee.
This is a highly visible and influential leadership role, ensuring risk is understood, well-managed, and embedded in strategic and operational decision-making.
To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
What You’ll Do
Your key accountabilities will include
- Risk Appetite & Tolerance: Define, implement and maintain the organisation\’s risk appetite framework, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and decision-making processes.
- Integration Across Functions: Collaborate closely with Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance and Legal to ensure a holistic approach to risk management across the organisation.
- Metrics & KRIs: Develop and maintain key risk indicators and dashboards to monitor risk exposure and performance, enabling proactive risk management.
- External Environment & Emerging Risks: Conduct horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging risks, including ESG, geopolitical and macroeconomic factors, and integrate these into risk planning
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the Board, Executive Committee, and senior leadership, building strong relationships and influencing decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Risk team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and inclusive environment.
Who You Are
Your skills and experience will include
- Professional Qualification: Risk, finance, or audit (e.g., ACA, ACCA, IIA, IRM or equivalent).
- ERM Expertise: Proven experience in enterprise risk management, including frameworks, risk appetite development, and embedding risk into strategy and operations.
- Leadership Experience: Significant senior-level experience in risk, audit, or assurance disciplines (typically 8+ years PQE or equivalent).
- Governance & Reporting: Strong knowledge of risk governance, internal control frameworks, and regulatory expectations, with experience presenting high-quality risk reporting to Boards or Audit & Risk Committees.
- Industry & Transformation Exposure: Background in complex, multi-channel or retail environments preferred; experience in major transformation programmes highly desirable.
What’s In It For You
Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We\’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special…
- After completing your probationary period, you\’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days
- Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
- A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
- A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
- Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
- Industry-leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
- Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
- A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you\’re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.