Internal Auditor

We are recruiting for an Internal Auditor to provide independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of Whitbread’s system of risk management and internal control environment, across all business units in the UK and internationally. Also, to support Whitbread to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance as well as providing consulting advice to add value and improve operations

Function: Finance

Location: Dunstable (Hybrid) 3 days in the office per week

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

What you will be doing:

• Assist with devising annual audit plan for Whitbread, including risk assessments and discussion with senior stakeholders.
• Plan and scope internal audit reviews, including meeting key stakeholders and drafting Terms of Reference.
• Meet with stakeholders, understand design of key controls
• Determine testing approach including consideration of risk analysis and data analytics
• Carry out detailed testing to identify issues.
• Work alongside co-source resources/specialists and coordinate work
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure they are aware of the issues being identified through the audit.
• Draft high quality, clear, concise audit reports, which clearly identify issues, risks and recommendations for the business.
• Conduct close meetings with management to present findings and agree remedial actions.
• Monitor implementation of control recommendations and assist in reporting status to the Board and Audit Committee.
• Help stakeholders to assess and manage risks, understand where processes could go wrong and what improvements could be made.
• Work with the Internal Audit function to increase maturity of risk management processes across the company.

What we need from you:

• ACA or equivalent with 1yr + PQE
• Ability to think conceptually
• Good written communication skills
• Ability to challenge senior colleagues
• Rigour / attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Professional scepticism/ability to apply judgement
• Organisation
• Project management

Essential:

• Educated to degree level
• ACA or equivalent: NQ/1yr+ PQE
• Excel and Word

Desirable:

• PowerBi
• Microsoft Lists
• PowerAutomate

Times are changing, but our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to getting the best from our investments, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we’re headed.

We’re 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we’re more than that. We’re the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation’s favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night’s sleep guaranteed people. We’re also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it’s the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We’re a constant in a changing world, and we’d love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we’re waiting and so are our brands.

In return for your commitment, we’ve got some great benefits to offer:

• Competitive Salary + 30% bonus potential.
• Share save scheme
• A collaborative work culture that focuses on supporting your success
• A flexible working policy you can rely on
• Individual BUPA healthcare
• Optional contributory pension matched up to 10%
• Up to 25% discount off our brands