Senior Internal Auditor

The role:

As a Senior Internal Auditor at NEXT plc, you will hold a pivotal position in providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that underpin the Group’s continued success. You will join a forward-thinking function dedicated to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the entire organisation.

Working closely with the Internal Audit Manager, you will play a lead role in delivering our risk-based audit plan while serving as a catalyst for professional evolution. We are seeking a high-caliber professional who will not only maintain our technical standards but also challenge existing frameworks. By driving innovation in auditing methodologies, leveraging data technology, and fostering high-level business engagement, you will be instrumental in creating and protecting long-term value for the business.

What you’ll take on:

• Leading End-to-End Audits: Executing full internal audits from initial risk assessment and scoping (drafting the RACM) to final delivery, ensuring all work meets professional standards.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Diving into complex control weaknesses and using diverse data sources to propose pragmatic, actionable solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Managing relationships across various business areas to gather insights, perform walkthroughs, and discuss findings in a constructive, clear manner.
• Reporting & Impact: Preparing high-quality, concise reports that highlight key risks and monitoring the implementation of management actions to ensure risks are truly mitigated.
• Driving Innovation: Partnering with leadership to refine audit methodologies, improve departmental efficiency, and "push the boundaries" of what Internal Audit can achieve.

What you’ll bring:

• A Professional Qualification- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIA qualified.
• Strong data literacy and have experience using data analytics tools to extract insights and identify trends or anomalies.
• Able to manage your own workload and specific projects with precision, ensuring departmental deadlines are always met.
• You have a high standard for evidence-based work and the professional integrity to "do the right thing" while helping others do the same.
• While not essential, familiarity with retail operations, large-scale shopfitting, or supply chain environments would give you a significant head start.

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