Business Assurance Lead

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified auditor or controls specialist to join a market-leading international automotive manufacturer, within its growing risk & controls assurance function. This role offers the chance to play a key part in strengthening the organisation's internal control environment while working across a broad range of business, finance and technology processes Client Details Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing business with a premium brand and a complex operational footprint. The organisation is continuing to invest in governance, risk and controls, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious assurance professional to develop their expertise in a highly visible and business-critical role. Description

• Support the delivery of the organisation's Material Controls programme and wider controls framework.
• Review, assess and challenge the design and operating effectiveness of key business controls.
• Partner with process owners to identify control gaps and support remediation activities.
• Conduct controls testing and assurance reviews across finance, operational and technology processes.
• Perform Information Produced by Entity (IPE) testing across system-generated reports and spreadsheets.
• Support business transformation and technology projects to ensure controls are embedded effectively.
• Work closely with Internal Audit, Risk and External Audit teams to coordinate assurance activity.
• Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Assist in the preparation of management reporting and documentation relating to assurance activities. Profile
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CIIA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience gained within internal controls, risk, assurance, internal audit or external audit.
• Strong understanding of control design, controls testing and remediation programmes.
• Experience operating within a regulated, listed or complex corporate environment.
• Ability to engage, influence and build credibility with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and working to challenging deadlines.
• Exposure to SOX, Provision 29, financial controls or equivalent control frameworks would be advantageous.
• Experience of IT controls, CISA, ITIL or enterprise risk management would be beneficial. Job Offer
• Salary up to £60k per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement in Warwickshire, 2 days per week onsite
• Exposure to a high-profile controls and assurance programme
• Opportunity to work across finance, technology, risk and operational functions
• Significant interaction with senior stakeholders across the business
• Development of expertise in governance, risk management and internal controls
• Varied workload offering exposure to both strategic and operational initiatives
• Strong long-term career progression opportunities within a growing assurance function
• Opportunity to enhance your commercial profile within a globally recognised organisation If you're interested in this role, apply now.