Internal Audit Manager
Posted 1 hour 59 minutes ago by Cedar Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Accounting Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Internal Audit Manager PE-Backed Global Industrial Manufacturer London (Open to remote working)
A private equity-backed, multinational industrial manufacturer is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to lead and develop its audit programme across a complex, international footprint.
The business is in an active phase of growth and value creation. Internal audit plays a visible part in this, giving the Board, the Audit Committee and the sponsor confidence in the control environment and supporting performance across operations.
The role- Own the risk-based internal audit plan across multiple sites and jurisdictions, covering financial, operational and compliance risk
- Lead audits end to end, from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and tracking remediation
- Review manufacturing-specific areas such as inventory, procurement, supply chain, capex and production cost accounting
- Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior leadership, the CFO and the Audit Committee
- Partner with site and regional finance teams to strengthen controls and embed a culture of accountability
- Coordinate with external auditors and any co-sourced or outsourced audit resource
- Support the sponsor's reporting requirements and ad-hoc reviews, including due diligence and integration work where needed
- Qualified accountant or auditor (ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent)
- Experience in internal audit, ideally gained in a practice firm and/or an industrial, manufacturing or other asset-heavy business
- Experience of a multinational or multi-site environment; PE-backed experience is a strong advantage
- Strong stakeholder management, with the credibility to challenge constructively at senior level
- Clear, concise report writing and presentation skills
- A high-profile role with direct exposure to senior leadership and the PE sponsor
- Scope to shape and build the audit function as the business grows
- Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits
- Hybrid working / flexibility details