Senior Manager Global Internal Audit Business Partner

Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit Business Partner (12 Months Maternity Cover from July 2026)

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London – Full time. As Senior Manager, Global Internal Audit Business Partner, you will be the global owner of our internal audit and risk management platform, Optro. Your responsibilities include overseeing system configuration, managing access rights, enhancing tool functionality, and ensuring effective platform adoption across the organization. You will develop and deliver comprehensive user training, design and build tailored dashboards for global, regional, and divisional stakeholders, coordinate follow‑up on audit findings, and prepare high‑quality management reports and dashboards for the Audit Committee.

In close partnership with the Global Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management, you will create executive‑level presentations, leverage data analytics and visualisations to communicate risk trends, and support specialised audit reviews and business pilot programs.

• Global ownership of the Optro platform, including configuration, access rights and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver user training sessions and personalised coaching for senior leaders.
• Design and maintain dashboards for global, regional and divisional stakeholders to monitor outstanding actions and aged issues.
• Coordinate follow‑up on global audit findings and ensure timely resolution and consistent reporting across all business units and legal entities.
• Develop and execute testing methodologies to validate remediation efforts and confirm closure of action plans.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for the Audit Committee, providing key updates on audit progress, issue status and emerging risk themes.
• Partner with the Global Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management to create executive‑level presentations and materials for leadership and board audiences.
• Leverage data analytics and visualisation tools, such as Power BI and Sigma, to extract insights and communicate risk trends.
• Contribute to business pilot programs, research emerging technologies to enhance audit and risk management practices, and support specialised audit reviews as needed.

• Background in internal audit, internal control, and risk management, ideally in an international environment.
• Strong ability to analyse processes, identify risks and propose practical, tailored solutions.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods or luxury sectors is highly valued.
• Experience with leading complex system rollouts and proactively identifying and addressing obstacles before they impact project timelines.
• Experience in developing data visualisations and dashboards (ideally Power BI and Sigma) to communicate complex technical audit findings.
• Prior experience with Optro (formerly Audit Board) or other global risk and control systems is desirable but not essential.
• Strong data analytical skills to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets and inform strategic decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex information and data insights to stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are highly regarded.

• Deepen your expertise in risk and controls with hands‑on experience in multiple markets.
• Broaden your professional network across various markets and disciplines within a global community.
• Collaborative global environment that encourages growth, skill development and meaningful contribution.
• Inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and diversity, promoting from within.
• Well‑being programmes, learning and development opportunities and parental leave for all parents globally.