Marc Daniels are partnering with a market‑leading FMCG group to recruit an Internal Auditor to strengthen their financial control, risk management and compliance framework. This is a visible role working closely with finance and senior stakeholders to assess controls, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.

The role

• Plan and deliver internal audits across key financial, operational and compliance areas in line with the annual audit plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and make clear, pragmatic recommendations.
• Perform risk‑based testing on key processes, documenting work performed, findings and agreed actions to a high standard.
• Liaise closely with management and process owners to understand end‑to‑end processes and agree practical remediation plans.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure actions are implemented and embedded on a timely basis.
• Support wider control and compliance initiatives, including UK SOX readiness, technical accounting updates and new business or system change projects.
• Provide ad‑hoc advice on controls, risk and compliance matters, helping to raise awareness of good practice across the business.

About you

• Qualified or finalist Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in internal audit, internal controls or risk/compliance.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting and risk‑based auditing.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing senior stakeholders while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex issues clearly in both written reports and verbally.
• Organised and proactive self‑starter who can manage multiple audits and deadlines.