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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