Internal Audit Manager

at  John Lewis Partnership

AT A GLANCE

• We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you’ll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Internal Audit team aims for around 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings. The role will be based at our Pimlico head office, with occasional travel to other Partnership locations as required.
• The salary range for this role is set at £57,000 - £85,500.
• This position is a 6 month secondment/fixed term contract which is planned to start on 10th February 2025 and conclude on 10th August 2025.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Practical experience managing internal audit engagements within industry, or in a governance, risk and controls oversight role.
• Strong ability to interpret numerous pieces of information, and identify what is important to form a point of view and course of action.
• Experience in building and managing relationships with stakeholders whilst being comfortable engaging, challenging and influencing them.
• Hold relevant qualifications aligned to a specialism, e.g.:
• Professional accountancy qualification
• Chartered Internal Audit qualification

ABOUT THE ROLE

Do you have an inquisitive mind, enjoy solving problems and seek exposure to leaders from across the business? Can you think clearly when presented with multiple pieces of information to quickly get to the nub of an issue? Would you like the opportunity to practise your report writing skills? If so, we have a great opportunity to join the Partnership’s Internal Audit and Risk Team on a 6 month secondment/fixed term contract.
The newly launched strategic plan has bold ambitions to expand digital, virtual and delivery services to get closer to customers; to launch inspirational new services and partnerships to rebalance the business beyond just retail; as well as outlining major commitments to cutting waste and net zero carbon targets. This is an exciting time to join this high performing audit team and influence outcomes across the Partnership by providing independent objective assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee.
In your role you will lead the delivery of audits across the audit plan and support the Partnership to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes through assurance and advisory reviews.
You will directly work with leaders and their teams across the Partnership and will present audit findings as required.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Lead on delivery of internal audits, providing high quality, clear and concise reports and deliverables.
• Acting with an independent mind and demonstrating an ability to draw objective, logical and fit for purpose conclusions.
• Engaging with stakeholders from across the Partnership to understand change priorities, providing advice on internal controls and aligning / amending audit work accordingly to deliver value in key risk areas.
• Working closely with the Risk Management team to inform operational focus and share insight into control effectiveness.
• Supporting the design of improvements to Internal Audit’s auditing practices, methods, procedures, documentation and quality.

BENEFITS OF THE PARTNERSHIP AND THE ROLE

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• Hybrid Working

• ️ - Full time working holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)
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  - - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
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• Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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• You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

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• Simple cycle to work support scheme

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• We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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• Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/