Lucy Group Ltd
Group Internal Audit Manager
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Group Internal Audit Manager
Internal Audit Manager
Location: Oxford
Position Overview
The Group Internal Audit Manager will provide end-to-end management and delivery of assurance engagements, including key projects to add value to the Lucy Group and its businesses.
Core responsibilities include:
- Reviewing actions taken to identify and mitigate risk
- Producing objective reports on compliance with group policies
- Ensuring safeguarding of assets including shared investment funds
- Working alongside another Internal Audit Manager
- Building and maintaining close relationships with senior management, control owners, and stakeholders
- Liaising with internal and external auditors and managing audit resources
The role emphasises education to build risk and opportunity management awareness among staff.
Business Overview
Lucy Group Ltd is an international company driving sustainability in the built environment:
- Electric businesses: Enable a carbon-free world through renewable energy infrastructure and smart cities
- Real estate businesses: Support sustainable living via responsible investments and property development
Key Accountabilities
Audit and Reporting
- Manage day-to-day planning, performance, and reporting of internal audit engagements (including risk-based audits across global business units)
- Deliver the full audit process in compliance with professional standards, including:
- Formal reporting and stakeholder liaison
- Remediation planning
- Manage co-sourced/outsourced audit partners for engagements
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Risk and Control Improvement
- Identify key risks and recommend enhanced controls
- Add value via process improvements (resolving operational weaknesses and inefficiencies)
- Conduct follow-up activities to confirm implementation of audit findings and control effectiveness
Relationship Management
- Build trust with senior management and control owners
- Collaborate with Finance Managers and influence behaviour
- Provide regular updates to Audit/Risk Committees and Senior Management
Strategic Support
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in planning the audit schedule
- Collaborate on key internal audit and risk projects
- Work closely with the second Internal Audit Manager and other team members
External Auditor Liaison
- Partner with external auditors and local finance teams to resolve external audit findings
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA, or CIMA)
- Degree-level education with strong academic performance
- Equivalent experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Experience & Skills
- Proven post-qualification experience in external or internal auditing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with clear stakeholder engagement
- Strong attention to detail and focus on deliverable quality
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and corporate governance principles (including UK and global legal/regulatory requirements)
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
Essential Skills
Core Competencies
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess control frameworks and propose improvements
- Communication Skills: Build credibility with executive stakeholders and technical audiences
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to mitigating issues
- Regulatory Awareness: Local accounting standards knowledge with ability to expand into new markets
Personal Qualities
- Performance Management: Drive continuous improvement in team and process efficiency
- Initiative & Flexibility: Ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
- Leadership: Empower resources and manage engagements
- Time Management & Organisation: Successfully deliver high-volume projects
Interested? Apply today! Our quick and easy process begins at [link to application portal].
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