Head of Internal Audit

The world's leading manufacturer of wood-based panels is looking to hire an influential and highly motivated Head of Internal Audit. If you're a strong leader with significant auditing and risk management experience and looking to make a real impact in a growing company then we'd love to hear from you.
This is a key role as part of a truly global business with over 40 large manufacturing sites and an annual turnover of circa €4.5billion. The privately owned UK operation based in Chirk, Wrexham, has a turnover of £350million with ambitious plans to double that in the near future as well as exciting investment plans for the next 5 years. You would be tasked with leading and mentoring the Internal Audit Team as well as communicating the audit plan, progress and key findings to the senior management team.
Full-time permanent role, you will ideally live within a commutable distance from the Chirk plant. Willingness to travel overseas essential and will form a large part of the role. Offering an attractive salary with benefits including salary sacrifice scheme and various health and wellbeing initiatives.
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The Role
- Lead the Internal Audit Team, ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with the audit plan and on time
- Assign team members to specific audits based on their skills and experience
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk within the organization
- Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and improvements to internal controls
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration between internal audit team and business being audited
- Perform Financial Due Diligence projects for all M&A activities
- Improve business processes and ensure compliance with company policies
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The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Head of Internal Audit role will hold a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, and/or professional certifications (ACCA / CIA / CISA / CIMA). You will need to demonstrate significant experience in auditing, risk management, and related fields.
Key skills will include…
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Willingness to travel is essential, 75% of role will involve overseas visits
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The Company
The world's largest wood-panel product producer with a turnover in the region of €4.5billion per year and first-class environmental credentials. Recent investment has investment has helped the business significantly improve service and take market share in the UK & Ireland market by increasing production capacity, broadening product range, maximising efficiency opportunities, improving sustainability and achieving overall operational excellence.
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Interested? If you think you're right for this Head of Internal Audit role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.