- Company Name
- THG
- Job Title
- Group Internal Audit & Risk Manager
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Group Internal Audit & Risk Manager
**Role Summary:**
Drive and lead comprehensive audit and risk assurance across all business units of a global e‑commerce group. Deliver independent assurance on risk management, control effectiveness and compliance, advising senior management on mitigating exposures and strengthening governance.
**Expectations:**
- Manage a global audit portfolio covering finance, commercial finance, HR, procurement, operations, marketing, customer service, logistics, health & safety, security, regulatory compliance and all product lines.
- Own audit planning, execution, reporting and follow‑up, ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality outputs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, influence decisions, negotiate corrective actions and monitor remediation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead and coordinate internal and external audit engagements across multiple functions and regions.
- Design audit engagement plans and risk assessment frameworks; identify emerging internal and external risks.
- Conduct audits using audit evidence, data analytics, process mining and AI tools where appropriate.
- Prepare concise, actionable audit reports; present findings to senior management and board‑level committees.
- Monitor implementation of audit recommendations, verify remediation and maintain audit road‑maps.
- Continuously improve audit methodologies, control testing, and reporting standards.
- Promote a risk‑aware culture and support business units in developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay current on regulatory changes, industry best practices and audit technology trends.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven internal or external audit experience, particularly in finance and shared‑services environments.
- Deep understanding of risk, control, and assurance inter‑relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of tailoring messages for varied audiences.
- Persuasive influencing, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
- Commercial acumen; ability to evaluate business implications of audit findings.
- Comfortable working independently and managing ambiguity in fast‑moving contexts.
- Familiarity with AI tools, data analytics, SQL, Tableau, BI, risk and process mining is a plus.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- UK‑equivalently recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA) or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or related discipline.
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Manchester, United kingdom
On site
27-11-2025