Senior Business Partner - Internal Audit in Kidlington

At Essentra, Risk Assurance plays a key role in providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of our controls and governance. We are looking for a Senior Internal Audit Business Partner to join our global Risk Assurance team, leading the delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audits across our operations.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the delivery of independent, objective assurance over the effectiveness of Essentra’s risk management, internal controls and governance processes, in line with Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code. To support Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Act, we include in our assurance activities the financial, operational, reporting and compliance controls. This will provide an integrated risk-based assurance capability which reports to the Board, the Audit & Risk Committee and the Group Executive Committee to support them in the fulfilment of their respective responsibilities.

This will principally require leading internal audit work as set out in the annual internal audit plan and independently delivering insightful, value adding internal audit reports. In addition, supporting the Provision 29 declaration with assurance around the material controls will also be a key responsibility of this role.

Other responsibilities include working with the Audit & Risk Committee, and those charged with responsibility for risk management, compliance and other senior management in the identification, assessment and management of risks to the Company’s current and future business.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Lead the delivery of comprehensive risk-based internal audits from fieldwork to reporting which evaluate the effectiveness of controls in place to manage risks to the organisation, independently or by providing supervision to others.
• Independently produce balanced, concise and value adding internal audit reports highlighting control weaknesses and agreed improvement actions.
• Ensure audit work complies with IIA Standards and internal audit methodologies.
• Prepare and present papers at senior stakeholder forums including the Audit & Risk Committee and Group Executive Committee.
• Monitor, review and update the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends and developments.
• Consult on control design effectiveness and other ad hoc requests.
• Liaise with the co-source partner and the Company’s external auditors in order to co-ordinate and achieve maximum value from audit resources.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all levels across the business.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in Internal Audit best practices and apply these where relevant.
• Support the Provision 29 Assurance Framework by assisting in mapping key risks to material controls and providing assurance to enable the annual Board declaration.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working within complex multi-national business.
• Extensive experience in internal audit.
• Experience in a senior internal audit, risk or assurance role.
• Professionally qualified accountant.
• Commercial acumen and ability to influence business leaders.
• Business partnering approach.
• Intellectual rigour and analytical skills.
• Pragmatic attitude to handling risk.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexible approach.
• Ability to travel c. 30% of the time internationally.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of Provision 29 and board-level assurance expectations.
• Previous Manufacturing experience.
• Strong IT skills with data analytics or audit technology experience.
• Experience auditing D365 as an ERP system.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Private Family Medical Insurance.
• Up to 5% matched pension contribution.
• 4x annual salary life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Paid day off for volunteering.
• Employee discounts.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

This is a primarily remote role, with occasional travel to our Kidlington office as required. There will also be opportunities for international travel in line with audit activity.

Essentra Components are a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications. Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations. We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world’s most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery. Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware. Our Vision is to be “The world’s leading responsible, hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components.”