Director of Internal Audit

Job Title: Director of Internal Audit Location: London or Nuneaton (Hybrid working: 2 days a week on-site occasional UK/EU travel) Reports To: CFO, with dotted line to Chair of Audit Committee Team: 2-3 direct reports, 12 indirect reports, with growth budget Build and Lead a World-Class Internal Audit Function for a Rapidly Scaling, Global Business Veracious Talent Partners are exclusively partnering with a household name in the UK retail space with huge international growth plans in their search for a Director of Internal Audit. This is a defining leadership opportunity where you will build a high-impact internal audit strategy from the ground up and shape the function as you see fit. You'll play a crucial role in establishing a scalable, forward-looking audit approach while ensuring robust controls and effective governance are embedded across the business as it grows internationally and expands into new commercial ventures. You will: - Own and implement the group's Internal Audit Strategy, tailored to the company's evolving risk profile and international growth - Shape and lead a scalable internal audit function aligned with long-term business goals - Develop an audit roadmap that provides transparency, drives efficiencies, and supports operational decision-making - Provide strategic oversight to the Loss Prevention and Retail Security function, ensuring operational effectiveness across stores, DCs, and Hubs - Work cross-functionally to embed controls, improve policy adherence, and drive accountability - Influence operational stakeholders across Retail, Finance, Supply Chain, and beyond to adopt and maintain high control standards - Build and lead a talented team with the remit and budget to grow alongside the business Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement a fit-for-purpose Internal Audit strategy covering financial, operational, and compliance area - Deliver clear, actionable recommendations that improve controls and support strategic priorities - Oversee and elevate the Loss Prevention strategy, identifying trends and root causes of shrink and fraud - Drive the adoption and enforcement of control policies across operations, partnering closely with senior stakeholders - Conduct targeted reviews and investigations to ensure compliance and minimise operational and reputational risk - Lead regular reporting to the Audit Committee and executive stakeholders on control effectiveness, compliance, and security performance - Leverage audit data and insights to improve decision-making, performance, and culture What You'll Bring: - Significant experience leading both internal audit and loss prevention functions in large, multi-site or international organisations - A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field - Professional qualifications such as IRM, CIMA, ICA, or ICAEW are highly desirable - Demonstrated success in building or transforming audit strategies that align with commercial growth - Expertise in operational audit, controls, policy compliance, and stakeholder influence - Solid understanding of retail, supply chain, and physical security environments - Strategic mindset with the ability to simplify complex issues into clear actions - Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, especially at CFO and Board level - Confidence in leading and developing teams in fast-changing, high-growth settings Why Join? - Create and lead the audit and loss prevention strategy in a growing, globally ambitious business - Work at the intersection of governance, operations, and commercial decision-making - Influence real change and drive policy adherence across the business - Industry-leading package including bonus, private healthcare, employee discount scheme, EV scheme, and access to a wider benefits portal plus clear progression opportunities in a business scaling fast Ready to build, shape, and lead with impact? Apply now or get in touch with Ayrton at Veracious Talent Partners for a confidential conver

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 5/3/2025