Internal Audit Manager / Senior Internal Auditor

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

Due to an expanding team, we have a newly created role for an Internal Auditor to join our team based in Manchester.  You will be working with a newly established internal audit team who have already had a meaningful impact within the business.  In this position your voice will be heard, and you will be able to make a real difference.  This role will suit someone who has at least one year’s previous experience working within an internal audit role within industry.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit and Risk, you will undertake financial, operational and other risk-based and compliance reviews. This includes reviewing and providing advice on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework and control environment.

You will be responsible in assisting the Premier Foods’ Board and management team in monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of business controls and risk management activities throughout the Group.  You will also support the Director of Internal Audit and Risk in providing assurance to the Audit Committee and the Board, through an independent professional internal audit service, that risks throughout the Group’s operation are adequately identified, managed and addressed by internal controls that are proportionate and operating effectively.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Qualified professional e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc;
• Relevant internal/external audit experience;
• Commercial and financial acumen;
• Ability to undertake risk-based reviews as opposed to solely compliance reviews;
• Ability to review financial /commercial /operational /IT processes;
• Excellent report writing skills underpinned by the ability to clearly and succinctly draft review findings and make pragmatic practical recommendations to produce ‘impactful’ reports;
• Effective oral communication including presenting to senior personnel, and strong influencing skills;
• Steadfast follow-up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meeting deadlines and commitments;
• Full, clean driving license to be able to undertake factory site visits;
• Self-starter who is motivated to perform; takes responsibility for delivery;
• Demonstrates agility/ ability to work in and adapt to different environments.

Desirable

• Preference for an FMCG / manufacturing background;
• Exposure to SAP environment;
• Experience deploying data analytics in reviews where possible/appropriate

Here at Premier Foods, our shared values are the DNA of our business, guiding us in the way we operate and challenging us to live them day-to-day. We are proud of being an employer of choice, known for our commitment to our values and creating a positive workplace culture.

This is an opportunity to excel and grow within our business.

• Bonus
• Company Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance