Audit and Risk Consultant
Lithia UK, Hybrid - Nottinghamshire Head Office/Hybrid
Salary up to £50,000, with company car allowance, pension, critical illness, life assurance, family health care, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services
We're looking for a highly capable and results-driven Audit and Risk Consultant to join our dynamic Internal Audit team at Lithia UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about risk management, governance, and driving improvements across financial and operational processes. You'll play a key role in evaluating and enhancing our internal controls and compliance frameworks, helping ensure alignment with our strategic goals while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Reporting into the Internal Audit Manager, you'll deliver independent, objective assurance that adds real value to the business. You'll apply a systematic and disciplined approach to assess and strengthen the effectiveness of our risk management, controls, and governance processes. This role offers the chance to contribute to our evolving audit strategy, including assurance mapping and data-led audit techniques, while supporting the development of team members.
Your Journey as an Audit and Risk Consultant:
1. Lead and deliver a range of risk-based audits from the annual plan, focusing on high-impact areas across central functions and end-to-end processes throughout the Group.
2. Produce clear, insightful audit reports that identify root causes of issues and provide business solutions, including technology-based assurance solutions like KPIs, Data Mining, and continuous auditing.
3. Support the development of our internal audit strategy, assist in creating the annual audit plan, and coach team members to continually improve.
4. Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring control design and operating effectiveness are maintained to high standards.
5. Support whistleblowing and fraud investigations, tracking key information and trends to strengthen organizational integrity.
Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge?
We're looking for someone who:
* Is professionally qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA) with significant Internal Audit experience.
* Has experience working in a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) environment (desirable but not essential).
* Possesses a valid UK driving licence due to occasional travel.
* Is a collaborative team player passionate about sharing knowledge, coaching others, and contributing to a high-performing audit function.
* Has solid commercial and financial acumen, with experience reviewing financial, operational, commercial, and IT processes.
* Possesses a risk-focused mindset, able to identify threats and opportunities beyond compliance.
* Can review a wide range of processes across financial, operational, and IT areas.
* Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident in influencing and building relationships at all levels.
* Possesses sharp report writing skills with a clear, concise style that drives impact.
* Demonstrates resilience, confidence, and sound professional judgment, comfortable presenting views and handling challenging conversations.
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming personal transportation and setting new standards for customer experience. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—drive everything we do. Join us to be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions growth, and celebrates success.
Diversity is Our Strength:
Lithia UK values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you have the motivation, skills, and talent we're seeking, get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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