Head of Internal Audit & Risk (FTSE 250)

Head of Internal Audit & Risk

Based from Hatfield – with Hybrid work possible (other Computacenter sites considered, however Hatfield is Ideal)

Competitive Basic Salary + Bonus + Car

Group Internal Audit within Computacenter provides independent assurance to the plc Board and senior management on the effectiveness of risk management and internal controls over all of the Group’s activities. Internal Audit is an agent of change within Computacenter aimed at enhancing the control culture, design and effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Reporting ultimately to the Chair of the Audit Committee and on a day-to-day basis to the Group Legal & Compliance Director, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the annual audit plan and promoting and overseeing the risk management framework across the business.

You will also have the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and be able to demonstrate tangible results and delivery, with the gravitas and ability to drive the department forward. In return you will be given the chance to join a successful and exciting organisation with a diverse workforce and a strong commitment to work/life balance.

What you’ll do

Specific Projects:

• Work with the Audit Committee to shape the strategy of the Internal Audit function, ensuring it meets the needs of the business over the coming years with high quality people, ways of working, and relationships with the business.
• Work with the Chair of the Risk Committee to improve the maturity of Computacenter’s risk management framework and the efficacy of risk reviews.
• Work with the Board and Audit Committee in leading Computacenter’s response to Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Ongoing Basis:

• Build strong effective, relationships with key stakeholders and engaging with stakeholders on audit delivery, risk management and the control environment.
• Design and oversight of the annual risk-based Internal Audit plan in accordance with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and the Internal Audit Charter.
• Prepare and present regular reports to the Audit and Risk Committee, providing clear and concise updates on audit findings and recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Audit and Risk Committee, senior management and other key stakeholders across the business.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, industry best practice, and emerging risks.

What you’ll need

• We are ideally seeking applicants with FTSE 100/250
• CA/MBA/ACCA/CPA/CIA/other equivalent degree.
• 10+ years in internal audit, preferably in an IT services or contracting business, with proven experience of leading teams.
• Experience in a complex, international business with an understanding of the key risks and challenges facing the industry.
• Experience of working with Audit Committees and senior management, including presenting audit findings and recommendations.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver risk-based audit plans, including experience of leading the annual risk assessment process.
• Good understanding of audit (statutory/internal) and the requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Excellent understanding of risk and mitigation approaches.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• A collaborative approach and stakeholder influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Strong ethical compass and decision-making abilities.