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Risk & Controls Analyst

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38764

Published date:

31-03-2026

Summary

About the job

About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

1229 - Analyst, Risk and Controls - Finance About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

Role Summary And Impact We are looking for a Risk and Controls Analyst to join our existing UK Risk and Controls team based in London. The candidate will be part of the worldwide Risk & Controls team, working within the UK team.

The objectives are:

To support the UK Risk and Controls function in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally with multiple geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgrounds.
To champion innovation in the area of risk and controls.

Objectives of the Risk & Control function include:

Being a trusted partner and adviser for the Company in risk, internal controls, and compliance.
Driving continuous improvement in the Company’s control environment and fostering ownership and accountability for internal controls at all levels.
Supporting the culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity.
Providing training on internal policies, “what good looks like” in relation to controls, supporting controls implementation and demonstrating the value of good controls throughout the Company.
Embracing technology and innovation to optimize risk & control activities and increase level of compliance across the business; and
Building and leveraging relationships to identify risks, anticipate issues and recommend solutions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In all their responsibilities, the UK Risk and Controls Analyst will support the UK Risk and Controls team in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring regional risk and controls programs.
Support the Risk & Controls team with implementing controls across the UK in line with the WPP Internal Control framework, which includes meeting the documentation and evidence standards required.
Reinforce WPP Media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.
Help coordinate internal control and risk management processes, e.g. authorisation matrices, gift & entertainment coordination for quarterly reviews, market Letter of Representation submissions, Code of Conduct and Declaration of Interest reviews.
To establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and collaborate effectively with colleagues across WPP Media and WPP. Engage with multiple senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
Help coordinate audit activities for the UK, liaising with internal and external audit teams and assist with monitoring remediation for all source of assurance such as Internal audit.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, including use of technology, while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
Other responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Ownership and administration of compliance systems, including MS teams and shared folders.
- Prepare reports and presentations (for audit results, issues and remediation actions, training, etc.).
- Maintain trackers to monitor and analyze the status of audits and other activities.
- Assist UK Risk and Controls team management in ad hoc activities in relation to Risk and Controls function.

Skills And Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Ability to apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Power Point, Excel, and Word.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-oriented approach.
Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail
A willingness to learn new skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in media and advertising with knowledge of core business processes is a plus.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Senior Internal Audit Manager

UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38599

Published date:

30-03-2026

Summary

We are looking to offer a Senior Internal Audit Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Group Assurance Team based in Stevenage.

As a Senior Internal Audit Manager you will be a part of our commitment to deliver what we promise for our clients, within the leading essential infrastructure services provider operating within the UK & Ireland.

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About M Group Services and your team

M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.

We work in a fast-paced environment and our business is constantly growing and evolving. Our central support team, based at Head Office, has grown rapidly and provides support across our Group and divisions to deliver to our people, our clients and their customers.

As a Group we recognise that engaging and empowering our people to deliver and grow is pivotal to driving our business and achieving continued success. We are committed to creating an environment in which our people feel valued, supported and fulfilled.

We offer a flexible working environment where hybrid working has been embedded.

Who you are?

This is a key role that will sit within the established, and growing, Group Assurance team, who provide insight, advice, and assurance across the full Group.

Do you like a challenge? Are you keen to develop your skills? Do you enjoy finding solutions?

If you want to make a difference working within a supportive team environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

As the Senior Internal Audit Manager, you’ll get the opportunity to:

Managing the delivery of a broad range of financial and operational audits, from planning through to completion
Ensuring the audits are completed to the required quality standards and timeframe. Evaluating the effectiveness of controls and identifying themes, insights and exposures for consideration by management
Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. Ensuring the business is kept informed of findings arising from audit work and to manage any issues encountered in audits
Effectively communicating impactful messages to senior stakeholders and delivering concise, high quality written reports
Line management responsibilities for the Internal Audit team
Producing the Board level Committee materials
Fronting projects to improve processes and systems, as well as other assurance work such as fraud investigations
Inputting into our strategy and the continued development of the Group Assurance function. Including keeping up to date with wider developments in our industry and the Internal Audit profession.

What you’ll bring?

Holds a recognised internal audit or accountancy qualification
Knowledge of auditing standards, principles and techniques
Experience in performing and managing audits, including conducting risk assessments, setting objectives and scope, information gathering, testing and sampling methods
Can gather, analyse and interpret information to draw suitable conclusions.
Knowledge of data analysis and visualisation tools would be an advantage
Strong, clear and succinct communication skills with the ability to influence others, including senior management
Can work independently and respond well to change, prioritising and managing a range of activities to deadlines
Personable and with experience in managing small teams
Is innovative, brings ideas and looks to challenge conventional ways of working
Has the highest standards of ethics and integrity in making judgements and is able to question others in an objective and constructive manner

What’s in it for you?

25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Contributory Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
Private health care
Company car/car allowance and fuel card

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to be the leading service provider for essential infrastructure in the UK and Ireland.

The core values for our sustainable growth are:

People – engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow.
Safety – putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first.
Delivery – helping deliver our clients’ business needs.
Integrity – behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work.

About The Company

M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.

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Internal audit and risk manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38731

Published date:

27-03-2026

Internal Audit Manager

Hertfordshire

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

37840

Published date:

26-03-2026

Summary

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.

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Internal Controls analyst

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38632

Published date:

13-03-2026

IT Internal Audit Manager

UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38566

Published date:

06-03-2026

Summary

Job title	Audit Manager
Job family	Quality, Risk and Assurance	Band	E

Job purpose

Audit Manager is a leadership role assisting the Heads of Audit in delivering a recognised BBC centre of excellence in the provision of independent, impartial advice and assurance on business risks and controls.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Take a primary role in the timely delivery of a portfolio of audit assignments, to be carried out using a team of internal Senior Auditor resource and resource provided through the co-source internal audit providers.
Focus on the ongoing review of core internal controls but will also include ad-hoc specialist reviews.
Negotiate with, and influence, senior management in the development of appropriate controls responses.
Drive audit delivery from planning, through fieldwork to reporting, and obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders.
Maintain knowledge of BBC strategy, organisational development and risks to help inform approach and activity.
Act as a principled and respected business partner in providing ad hoc and consultative controls advice to the business.
Assist with departmental deliverables, including audit committee reporting, follow-up of audit actions and resource planning.
Stay informed of changes in corporate governance and auditing best practice.
Support the development of the forward audit plan in conjunction with the Heads of Audit.
Contribute to the development of the population of skilled in-house Senior Auditors.
Design and implement departmental guidelines, processes, systems and working practices in conjunction with the Heads of Audit. This will require the development of new ways of working alongside the co-source internal audit partner.
Ensure that sound audit methodology and high quality reporting are firmly embedded throughout the department.

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential

Ability to deliver a range of audit activity under high quality standards and demanding deadlines in a complex environment.
Ability to negotiate and work alongside a range of contacts including senior management, and the motivation and energy to actively promote control improvements.
Substantial internal auditing or similar relevant experience, including the management of other professionals in the execution of a risk based assurance and/or advisory function.
Experience working in or with organisations of a comparable size or complexity to the BBC.
Management of resource to deliver audit assignment.

Desirable

Applicants are expected to have at least one of the following professional qualifications as appropriate to the role:
- Qualified Accountant through a recognised professional body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, ACMA)
- Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (UK)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
Direct experience of internal audit is essential.
It would be a significant advantage to have additional, substantial, experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Data Analytics;
- Internal Consulting;
- IT Audit;
- Project Audit;
- Royalties and Contract auditing;
- Value for Money audit; or
- Broadcast/ Production Management or auditing

Job impact

Decision making

Risk assessment in planning individual audits.
Judgements regarding sensitive issues for consideration by departmental/functional management.
Management of Senior Auditors on individual assignments.

Scope

Audit services provided across all functions and operations of the BBC including commercial subsidiaries and related charities.

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SOX Director

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38533

Published date:

02-03-2026

Summary

Do you want to join a global organisation that has a proven track record of professional development?

My client is a high-performing asset manager with a global presence and interests in a wide range of asset classes.

Based in their London base (5 x per week), we are recruiting a SOX Director to join their global internal audit team. The role will primarily focus on their infrastructure investments globally.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate SOX compliance programs across regional investment companies, overseeing design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
Serve as the primary liaison between local management, finance teams, and internal/external auditors, building strong stakeholder relationships
Manage third-party engagements, including selecting external firms for SOX testing and supporting fee negotiations and cost analysis
Oversee annual SOX control testing across multiple portfolio companies, driving timely remediation of any identified deficiencies
Produce high-quality working papers and documentation in line with SOX and applicable audit standards
Provide periodic reporting on SOX program progress to local, regional, and global teams
Advise management on complex IFRS technical accounting matters and their implications for internal controls and SOX compliance

Skills & experience:

Fully qualified – ACA, ACCA, CPA preferred
Experience of working within infrastructure sectors – Engineering, Oil & Gas/Energy, Telco, Construction etc. This is essential.
Strong knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and IFRS standards
Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different geographies; build strong working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
Demonstrate the ability to align SOX compliance with wider organisational goals
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

My client is globally recognised asset manager. You’ll be part of a diverse global team that has a great reputation across the group. You’ll have a high level of autonomy and visibility and the chance to work across different geographies.

The role has limited travel but 5 x per week in the office is mandatory.

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SOX Manager

London, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

38500

Published date:

02-03-2026

Summary

Do you want to join a global organisation that has a proven track record of professional development?

My client is a high-performing asset manager with a global presence and interests in a wide range of asset classes.

Based in their London base (5 x per week), we are recruiting a SOX Manager to join their global internal audit team. The role will primarily focus on their infrastructure investments globally.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate SOX compliance programs across regional investment companies, overseeing design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
Serve as the primary liaison between local management, finance teams, and internal/external auditors, building strong stakeholder relationships
Manage third-party engagements, including selecting external firms for SOX testing and supporting fee negotiations and cost analysis
Oversee annual SOX control testing across multiple portfolio companies, driving timely remediation of any identified deficiencies
Produce high-quality working papers and documentation in line with SOX and applicable audit standards
Provide periodic reporting on SOX program progress to local, regional, and global teams
Advise management on complex IFRS technical accounting matters and their implications for internal controls and SOX compliance

Skills & experience:

Fully qualified – ACA, ACCA, CPA preferred
Experience of working within infrastructure sectors – Engineering, Oil & Gas/Energy, Telco, Construction etc. This is essential.
Strong knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and IFRS standards
Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different geographies; build strong working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
Demonstrate the ability to align SOX compliance with wider organisational goals
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

My client is globally recognised asset manager. You’ll be part of a diverse global team that has a great reputation across the group. You’ll have a high level of autonomy and visibility and the chance to work across different geographies.

The role has limited travel but 5 x per week in the office is mandatory.

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Senior Internal Auditor

SP, BR

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

37673

Published date:

24-02-2026

Summary

Classification: Internal

Job Advertisement

Title Senior Internal Auditor (Bunzl São Paulo Head Office)

Job Description

Bunzl plc is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor.

The role will be part of the Global Internal Audit team, but mostly focused on the Brazil/LATAM Regional businesses, which is responsible for providing assurance over the financial & operational control environment of the Bunzl Group to the Audit Committee.

The appointee will have the opportunity of joining a FTSE50 international group of companies, with the remit of managing a variety of audits, with substantial responsibility and challenges. Based in São Paulo, the role will require travel (about 40% of the time), within the LATAM Region.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out the audits of businesses effectively and efficiently in accordance with the approach established by the Local Head and Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk.

• Preparing a plan for the audit of a specific business or function which ensures the controls over all key aspects of the business are reviewed.

• Preparing working papers supporting the conclusions reached by the auditor for each area of the business audited.

• Presenting the findings of the work to senior management of the operating company being audited by means of oral presentation and discussion.

• Presenting the outcome of the audit in an audit report setting out weaknesses in internal control and suggested improvements.

• Performing follow-up visits and report on action taken by management to address the points identified.

• Support the preparation of monthly management reporting and other ad-hoc initiatives as required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) / Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualified preferred;

• University graduate in a recognised and relevant degree subject. MBA will be considered a plus.

• External audit experience preferred (ideally with one of the Big 4);

• Internal audit experience within a large complex organisation or Big 4 – required;

• Fluent written and spoken English, Spanish and Portuguese;

• Data analytics experience a plus (PowerBI);

• Highly organised, strong attention to detail;

• Flexibility to travel extensively (i.e. no personal or relevant visa restrictions).

• Comfortable taking responsibility for audits from the planning phase through to reports of the highest quality being issued;

• Able to communicate effectively (all audit reports are distributed and read by the Board);

• Able to deal with ambiguity and complexity;

Classification: Internal

• Desire and ability to understand ways of working / processes and the curiosity to challenge and improve ways of working;

• Able to influence and partner senior stakeholders to agree and drive actions to completion;

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and has excellent collaboration and influencing skills in order to be able to demonstrate personal credibility to the business.

About Bunzl

Bunzl plc is a focused and successful international distribution group providing customised solutions to B2B customers. We support businesses all over the world with a variety of products that are essential for customers in the successful operation of their businesses.

Bunzl plc was incorporated in 1940 and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1957, but its origins date back to 1854 when Moritz Bunzl opened a small haberdashery business in Bratislava, now the capital of Slovakia. Today Bunzl is active in 32 countries and organised into four business areas: North America, Continental Europe, UK & Ireland and Rest of the World (APAC & Latin America).

The organisation allows the management in each geographical area to have a strong focus on driving organic growth, integrating acquisitions and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The business areas are constantly sharing ideas and practices amongst themselves as they source from a broad group of international suppliers and sell to a diverse base of international customers.

Classification: Internal

Bunzl at a Glance

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Internal Audit Manager

CT, US

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

37740

Published date:

20-02-2026

Summary

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world.

Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic

and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based

products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been on the

forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation

and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's

products are communications and information processing markets, including cable

television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing

systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other

transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $15

Billion in 2024 and a Fortune 500 company, Amphenol is a top performing company

with an unparalleled history of growth. With 125,000 dedicated employees working in

140 businesses in over 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having

both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes

from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and

regions.

Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit Date: January 2025

Location: HQ Wallingford, CT or flexible within the US

Department: Internal Audit Department

Reports to: Director Internal Audit

Job Description:

Responsibilities Include:

- Assist the Director Internal Audit in developing an integrated, value-adding audit function, and in executing the internal audit plan

- Oversight of individual audit engagements including operational audit and SOX testing in the Americas region including planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high risk areas, and review of both operational and financial controls.

o Risk Assessment, including: ▪ Assist the Director to create entity-level fraud risk assessments to ensure testing is performed in the

appropriate locations ▪ Understand potential risk in processes and transactions relating to each business unit

o Planning of the audit, including: ▪ Schedule department audits and other projects based on available resources, business unit needs and other

priorities ▪ Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are

achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safe guarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)

o Execution of the audit, including: ▪ Interact with local staff (whether internal and/or co-sourced) and management at all levels to understand

the business ▪ Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management

teams ▪ Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures ▪ Day-to-day supervision of other auditors and staff in support of specific engagements ▪ Ensure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusions

o Reporting and analyzing the results, including:

▪ Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk

▪ Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management ▪ Manage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management to ensure

management action plans are implemented satisfactory. Escalate discrepancies directly with Group and/or Corporate management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.

- Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal control

- Review the compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations - Coach, develop and support Internal Audit staff - Supports the Director in certain administrative capacities such as the departmental budget - Spiced in there (15-20%) might be special projects like due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, and

process improvement initiatives - Act as finance controller on a temporary basis in our facilities when necessary

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP. CPA preferred.

• Ability to research and conclude on accounting issues.

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.

• Knowledge of business processes and efficiencies.

• Excellent communication skills

• Strict attention to detail

• Excellent report writing skill

• Frequent traveling (Domestic and International) is required.

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