WA is partnering with a dynamic financial services firm to help source and Financial Risks Internal Audit Senior Manager. This role can be based in either London or Birmingham and will operate on a hybrid basis, with normally a minimum of 2 days a week working in the office and the rest working at home. The Role: As a Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference by providing strategic assurance and influential insight which challenges the effectiveness of the risk, governance and control environment, across the group. The role will lead a team of Internal Audit Managers to deliver a portfolio of audits and oversee Management Action verification. You will also support ad-hoc projects over a variety of areas focusing on key outcomes aligned to the group's strategy. Why Join? Be part of an audit team who are well respected, trusted and relied upon by the board to bring an independent view of the business and help influence positive outcomes. Build your network and have access to Senior Leadership from day 1 to develop relationships. Use your experience to think strategically to assess how business units and functions are working together and contributing to the Group Strategy. You will help drive innovation and thought leadership to keep a safe and sustainable organisation for the long term. Required Experience: An Accounting (ACA / ACCA) or Chartered Internal Audit (CIIA) qualification or a Qualified actuary with leadership experience in an Internal Audit function. Previous experience of Internal or External Audit of financial statement risks and finance operations. Knowledge of finance systems, accounting transformation and accounting data solutions would be an advantage. Good regulatory awareness, understanding the impact of regulations on your portfolio. Required Skills: A strategic mindset, focused on outcomes, root causes and aligning work to the long term strategy and key control outcomes. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills. Able to successfully resolve difficult issues and gain buy-in, using your influence, creative thinking and negotiation skills. Leading from the front, inspiring, building optimism and creating confidence. Resourceful and pragmatic, able to take on new challenges and exceed expectations. Proven experience to thrive on change, with an ability to adapt, flex and grow. A strong willingness to continually learn and contribute to the growth of the team. Excellent planning, coordination and organisation skills, managing multiple priorities at once and having the courage to make tough decisions.