xzzz

Senior Operational Risk and controls manager - FTSE250 manufacturing 

Yorkshire and Midlands based 

Up to £85,000 plus car and benefits 

Are you experienced in operational controls and audit across a manufacturing (or relevant) sector?

This FTSE250 are developing and increasing strength in their governance offering to the business. As such, this is a brand new role, seeing you leading on implementing, redesigning, and embedding operational controls and risk across the business.

The role will see you exposed to corporate senior management, as well as manufacturing site General Management. 

A highly autonomous role, you will be a self starter who will be able to influence, liaise, and sell the value of controls to this business. 

The role will report to a Director of HSE, with a dotted line to the Director of audit, risk and controls; as such, a superb level of exposure to a FTSE250. 

The role will see you travel to sites across Yorkshire and the Midlands, as well as home working. 

Ideal candidate; 

- Strong operational risk, controls, and audit experience ideally from a manufacturing sector. 

- Excellent ability to liaise with stakeholders and GMs across factories. 

- Keen to be face to face with the business where needed. 

Senior Internal Auditor - Risk/Controls
Hybrid Working / Dublin
Global Leader in their field
€70,000 + excellent bonus potential + benefits

You must hold a full EU driver's license and EU passport to be considered for this role.

We are pleased to be supporting a world-renowned organisation in appointing a Senior Internal Auditor. This is a newly created role within a dynamic and forward-thinking internal audit function, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global business committed to sustainability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute a variety of audit and advisory projects, including financial, compliance, and technology-related audits, delivering actionable insights to senior management
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business to strengthen the risk and control environment, positioning Internal Audit as a trusted and value-added function
• Provide direct assistance to external auditors, ensuring seamless alignment with the organisation’s audit strategy
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency, supporting the business in its continuous improvement journey
• Act as a mentor to junior team members, helping to develop their technical expertise and business acumen

Key Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related discipline
• 4-5 years of experience in a Top 10 Accounting/Consulting Firm (Audit or Advisory for public companies) or in a large public company’s Internal Audit function
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in large, cross-functional teams and manage complex business challenges
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written), with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel globally up to 30%

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Internal Audit professional to step into a globally focused, high-impact role where they can add real value to a business leading the way in sustainability and innovation.