Financial Assurance Lead

3 days ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado group Full time

About Ocado Group

We are a global technology company revolutionizing online grocery shopping with our cutting-edge robotic and AI-powered solutions. Our innovative advanced robotics technology, the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), enables efficient customer fulfillment centers that automate single pick of products for online delivery.

As a Finance Audit Manager at Ocado Group, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating strong business relationships while leading independent financial assurance and advisory reviews across the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct independent assessments of Ocado's financial processes through risk analysis, control evaluations, and audit testing. You will manage the full cycle of assurance and advisory reviews—from audit planning to completion—delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen governance and ensure compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a key player in ensuring the integrity and reliability of our financial systems. With your expertise, we will maintain transparency and accountability within our organization, upholding the highest standards of financial governance and risk management.

**Job Accountabilities: **

  • Audit Planning & Delivery:
  • Create an Internal Audit Plan aligned with business risks and needs, managing multiple concurrent audits to ensure timely completion.
  • Lead the planning, scoping, execution, and reporting of financial reviews in alignment with the Internal Audit Plan, integrating data analytics for enhanced insights and efficiency.
  • Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of controls, identifying risks and proposing practical solutions to mitigate them.
  • Deliver clear and concise audit insights and recommendations ensuring alignment with business priorities and risk appetite.
  • Assist in maintaining good collaboration and working practices between all Internal Audit disciplines.
  • Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, focusing on Finance, Operations, and external auditors.
  • Effectively communicate audit issues and related recommendations in both technical and non-technical terms to all levels of the business.
  • Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior management and the Audit Committee.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate at least 5 years of previous audit experience performing risk-based audits across Financial and Operational audit areas.
  • Ideal candidates may also hold IT audit/security-related qualifications or similar.

About You:

  • You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Your ability to work independently, think critically, and prioritize tasks will drive success in this role.
  • Stay informed on emerging financial and regulatory trends to proactively address risks.

Benefits:

  • An estimated annual salary of £70,000 - £90,000 depending on experience.
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase).
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution matching up to 7%.
  • Generous Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, and Life Assurance.
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave.
  • Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes.

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