Head of Internal Audit and Risk

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for safeguarding business assets and enhancing risk management practices? We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Internal Audit and Risk to lead our high-performing team and ensure the company’s long-term success.

From our humble beginnings in 2006 with just three team members, we've blossomed into a powerhouse evolving into a multi-brand, Ecommerce giant with offices worldwide and a passionate team of over 4,000, our momentum knows no bounds. In the past year alone, we've achieved remarkable milestones: automating our Sheffield DC, launching our US warehouse, and initiating our tech re-platforming. With a new CFO driving financial excellence and a customer-first approach, we're investing heavily for exponential growth. Ready to be part of our extraordinary evolution? We're seeking a dynamic head of internal audit and risk to join us in shaping the future of fashion as we continue our relentless pursuit of innovation and success.

Your Team

The Risk and Internal Audit Team reports to the Group Finance Director, with dotted line accountability to the CFO and Chair of the Audit Committee. The team consists of a small number of experienced auditors, undertaking risk based and controls focused reviews, with priority given to the highest risk areas of the business.

Your Role

As the Head of Internal Audit and Risk, you will lead the internal audit function and oversee risk management strategies across the organisation. You’ll work alongside senior leadership and external auditors to ensure the company remains compliant, resilient, and prepared for the future. Your strategic insights will help protect our assets and reputation while shaping a risk-conscious culture throughout the organisation.

You will be responsible for:

Audit Leadership:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive internal audit plan targeting key financial, operational, and IT risks.
• Leading risk-based audits, investigations, and assessments, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and governance.

Risk Management:

• Designing and implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks.
• Providing clear, actionable risk reports to senior leadership and the board, ensuring proactive mitigation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicating audit findings and risk assessments to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Collaborating across departments, offering solutions to improve controls and operational risks.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
• Managing internal audit resources, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and budgetary control.

What we want to see

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
• Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, or related roles, including leadership experience.
• Strong strategic thinking with a focus on problem-solving and analysis.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with data analytics and risk/audit management software is a plus.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate emerging risks.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Why Join Us

We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we are a collective of brands, there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

This is your opportunity to lead a critical function that directly impacts the company’s success. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for risk management and internal audit, we’d love to hear from you!

Join us and take the lead in shaping a robust, forward-thinking risk management strategy that ensures our company’s continued success.

Dependent upon level and eligibility, our benefits include:

Bonus, Pension, Share Schemes, Private Medical, Life Assurance

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 40% discount across 4 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams
• You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes- where your impact on the business will also impact you!
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• Learning and development 

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