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.