Group Internal Auditor (Interim)

About this role

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Central Functions

Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These people are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time, that materials are sourced and arrive promptly, that we meet our legal obligations and that our health, safety, and security is safeguarded.

About Internal Audit Team and the Role

The THG Internal Audit team operates globally and covers all areas of the Group including, but not limited to, Finance, Commercial Finance, HR & Payroll, Procurement, Online Retail, Marketing, Customer Services, Logistics, Warehousing, Health & Safety, Security, Regulatory Compliance. The Audit team also operates across all Business units; Nutrition, Beauty, Luxury, Experience and Ingenuity.

As Group Internal Auditor at THG you will be responsible for providing assurance across the Group that risk taking is controlled, mitigation strategies are in place and that guidance is provided where required to reduce risk exposure.

You will report to the Senior Manager - Internal Audit and Risk.

As a Group Internal Auditor you will be:

• Leading audits globally and across all areas of the Group (both financial and non-financial)

• Developing individual audit engagement programmes.

• Conducting and developing audits in new and dynamic areas.

• Working with audit stakeholders on audit findings, developing recommendations and monitoring progress towards implementation.

• Proactively identifying new areas of internal and external risk.

• Providing insight and advice to the business regarding risk exposure and risk mitigation.

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Risk & Internal Audit processes.

• Developing genuine relationships and trust with key business stakeholders

What skills and experience do I need for this role?

• Previous Internal and/or External Audit experience (specifically across finance and/or shared services)

• A strong understanding of risk, control and assurance activities – and the linkages between these 3 areas.

• Completed professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA)

• Ability to build relationships in the business and promote engagement with the Internal Audit activity.

• Forward thinking, strong minded and able to deal with directional changes.

• Must be self-driven, able to work through ambiguity and draw conclusions quickly.

• Must be a team player and a collaborative thinker.

• Strong verbal communication and report writing skills with the ability to adapt style to the situation.

• Experience in discussing contentious…