Group Internal Financial Auditor in Basingstoke

Once For All is a high-growth, cloud-based, SaaS subscription business. Our technology helps our customers to manage their supply chain governance, risk management and compliance. We work across public and private sector and have over 250k customers across the UK across 20 different sectors including construction, transport, retail, hospitality education, facility and property management, manufacturing, local and central government.

Role Summary

To provide independent assurance that the organisation’s financial operations, risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. The Internal Financial Auditor will conduct audits across departments, identify areas for improvement, and support compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Execution
  • Plan and conduct financial audits in accordance with the internal audit programme and ad hoc requests.
  • Develop and manage relationships with key customers of the department.
  • Continually evaluate financial systems, controls, and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Perform risk assessments and develop audit scopes based on identified risks and business priorities.
  • Document audit findings and prepare detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to internal protocols, financial regulations, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 27001).
  • Identify non-conformities and support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and assess their effectiveness.
  • Support their manager in owning and progressing all financial related risks within the company risk register.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Communicate audit outcomes to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide support during third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Support their manager in the definition of and delivery to KPIs for the team.
  • Maintain clear and concise audit documentation and records.
  • Provide reporting on group financial risks and non-conformities, including trends.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Participate in internal projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening governance and compliance.
  • Participate in financial change projects such as system changes/implementations to ensure compliance and governance is maintained.
  • Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous learning.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Management of suppliers and third-party outsourced partners.
• Proven history of delivering efficiencies and increased quality.
• Proven organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to produce clear, thorough and comprehensive documentation for training or support purposes.
• Proven history of Risk and Root Cause management.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CA.
• Experience in internal audit, financial compliance, or risk management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in audit tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).

Desirable

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• ‘Big 4’ audit experience.
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and UK Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Spoken and written skills in English, French and Spanish.

Other Responsibilities

• Undertake national and international travel as required to group company locations to support duties.
• Support their manager in Managing within budgetary cost constraints.

Adherence to Standards and Guidelines

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• Health and Safety Guidelines (ISO 45001)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• HR Policies and Procedures

What we offer

• Wellness fund or Private Medical Insurance (dependent upon role)
• Pension
• Life Assurance x 3
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Ongoing continual professional development (CPD)
• Holiday purchase Scheme up to 5 days
• 1 paid and 1 unpaid volunteering day
• 24/7 and 365 Days Employee Assistance Programme
• Team and company offsite events
• Specsavers eye care voucher
• Free Tea, Coffee and fruit every week – Basingstoke office