Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Simplyhealth
• Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

At Simplyhealth, our purpose is to improve access to healthcare for all in the UK. As an Internal Audit Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping the organisation achieve its strategic objectives by providing independent assurance and insight across governance, risk management and internal controls.

Working within our Risk & Assurance team and reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll lead and deliver risk-based audit engagements across the Group, helping leadership understand the effectiveness of key controls while identifying opportunities to strengthen processes, manage risk and improve business performance. You'll also support the development of the Internal Audit Strategy and Plan, deputising for the Head of Internal Audit where required.

This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders across the business, influence positive change and provide meaningful assurance that supports both strategic decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality, risk-based internal audits from scope through to reporting.
• Assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control frameworks across the Group.
• Producing clear, concise and commercially focused audit reports and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of the annual risk-based Internal Audit Plan and wider Internal Audit Strategy.
• Monitoring agreed audit actions and providing regular reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Using audit insights to identify improvement opportunities, challenge existing practices and act as a catalyst for positive change.
• Maintaining and enhancing audit methodologies, tools and quality assurance processes.
• Coaching and supporting colleagues within the Internal Audit function, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders while maintaining professional independence and objectivity.

Full-time