Job Description
Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Head Office, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive, plus car, bonus & benefits
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join our team at NEXT plc. You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our Retail, Online, and Global operations, including Head Office, Warehouse/Distribution and subsidiaries.
What You'll Do: As the Internal Audit Manager, you will:
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
About the Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Head Office, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive, plus car, bonus & benefits
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join our team at NEXT plc. You'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our Retail, Online, and Global operations, including Head Office, Warehouse/Distribution and subsidiaries.
What You'll Do: As the Internal Audit Manager, you will:
- Lead and oversee a team of 6 auditors.
- Conduct audits across financial, IT, and operational areas (UK and international), covering key topics such as corporate governance, FCA compliance, CSR, supplier due diligence, and whistleblowing.
- Work closely with the Head of Internal Audit to bring innovative ideas and methods to continually improve the internal audit function.
- Ensure audit tasks are completed to the highest standard, contributing to the company's risk framework and internal controls.
- Deliver the audit plan
- Project work
- Non standard audit work including 'whistle-blowing'
- Qualified: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with proven audit management experience.
- Experienced: Previous experience in retail and FCA compliance is highly advantageous.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: You'll need excellent organisational, report writing, and analytical skills with strong knowledge of audit techniques.
- Influential & Relationship-Builder: You'll communicate effectively across all levels of the business, building strong relationships and influencing decisions.
- A Passionate Leader: You're ready to lead a team, while remaining hands-on and detail-focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CMIIA).
- Experience of managing and leading
- Strong audit management experience.
- Excellent report writing and Excel skills.
- Desirable:
- Retail sector experience.
- IT audit and business process improvement experience.
- Big 4 or exposure to complex businesses.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
About the Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.