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Group Head of Internal Audit

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The Head of Internal Audit will design, build, and lead the company’s global Internal Audit function. This role is responsible for developing the audit strategy, delivering a risk‑based audit plan, and providing independent assurance to the Audit Committee and senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, hands‑on execution, and the credibility to influence at the highest levels of a PE‑backed organisation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build the Internal Audit function, including strategy, methodology, governance, and reporting frameworks
  • Define the audit charter, operating model, and quality standards for a global environment
  • Develop a dynamic, risk‑based annual audit plan aligned with business priorities and investor expectations
  • Lead and oversee operational, financial, compliance, and technology audits across all regions
  • Ensure high‑quality, timely audit reporting with clear, commercially relevant recommendations and track remediation progress and provide ongoing assurance to the Audit Committee
  • Partner with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen the control environment
  • Provide insight on emerging risks, regulatory developments, and best‑practice governance
  • Support the evolution of enterprise risk management and controls testing frameworks
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board‑level committees
  • Build strong relationships across global business units to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
  • Provide assurance over M&A activity, integration programs, and rapid‑growth initiatives

Requirements:

  • Proven experience leading an Internal Audit function in a global, complex organisation
  • Experience in a private equity backed business
  • Demonstrated ability to build or transform an audit function
  • International experience across multiple jurisdictions
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and regulatory frameworks
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including Board‑level engagement
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CISA)
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
  • High integrity, sound judgement, and a balanced approach to risk
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure from scratch
  • Hands‑on, pragmatic, and able to scale processes as the business grows
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
What we offer:
  • Hybrid working with central London offices
  • Competitive compensation aligned with PE‑backed growth expectation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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