Job Description
Internal Audit & Risk Director (Big 4/Top 10 Practice-Trained)
Location: Watford (Hybrid)
Salary: £90,000-£110,000 + 20% Bonus + Executive Benefits
The Opportunity
We're partnering with a UK industry leader to appoint an Internal Audit & Risk Director - a role to spearhead their audit function. This is a high-visibility position reporting directly to the CFO, with scope to:
* Build and lead a best-in-class audit and risk framework from the ground up
* Elevate governance across 230+ locations, influencing C-suite and board-level decisions
* Pioneer agile auditing with embedded data analytics (Power BI/Tableau)
* Mentor high-potential talent in a rapidly scaling team
Why This Role Stands Out
? Greenfield mandate - Shape strategy without legacy constraints? Unmatched exposure - Present findings to Audit Committee/Board? Practice-calibre rigour - Apply Big 4/Top 10 methodologies in a commercial setting? Accelerated progression - Clear pathway to VP-level within 18-24 months
Who We're Targeting
Non-negotiables:
* Big 4/Top 10 trained (Senior Manager/Director level)
* ACA/ACCA/CIA qualified with 8+ years' audit/risk experience
* Proven track record designing risk frameworks (COSO/ISO 31000)
* Stakeholder gravitas - Can challenge CFOs and ops leaders credibly
Your Impact
* Deploy risk-based audit plans covering financial, operational, and ESG risks
* Introduce real-time assurance tools to replace static sampling
* Reduce control gaps by 30% YOY through agile remediation
* Embed a culture of risk-awareness via workshops and training
* Overhaul RCSA processes with dynamic risk scoring
* Align risk appetite with strategic growth initiatives
* Recruit and develop a high-performing audit team
* Establish co-sourcing partnerships with Big 4 firms
* Implement continuous upskilling programs
Rewards & Benefits
* £90K-£110K base + 20% performance bonus
* Private medical
* Flexible hybrid working