Internal Audit Manager

Closing Date: 28-Aug-25

Why this role matters:

BT's purpose is to 'connect for good' and its ambition is to become 'the most trusted connector of people, devices and machines'.  To achieve this, it's important we are clear where we are on track and where we need to focus.  Our Group Internal Audit team shines a light on what works well and where things can be improved, helping BT build solid foundations so it can go faster in delivering and achieving its purpose and ambition. 

This is a hands-on position for a forward-thinking GIA manager who will deliver a portfolio of audits across BT Group, using their experience of financial, operational and technology controls to agree practical actions that will help BT to improve.

Alongside your audit work, you will have opportunities to work in small teams to deliver continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our team continues to grow - by leveraging data, evolving agile methodologies and reporting strategies etc.  This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact on GIA.

Key Responsibilities:

Making relationships across BT.  This includes gathering business insights to provide input to Group Internal Audit's annual plan and the scope of individual audits.Delivering end to end audits, working individually or as part of a team alongside other Internal Audit Managers.  Ensuring all audits are deliveredin a risk assessed, timely, and focused manner, utilising data analytics tools where appropriate.Monitoring the audit budget to minimise overruns and delays.Preparation of audit reports.Tracking agreed audit actions to ensure implementation is achieved against targets and that the remediation is effective.Providing input to the various management fora across BT such as production of papers for quarterly Audit and Risk Committees and other governance committees; attendance at assigned sessions with management.Contributing to initiatives underpinning the GIA strategy and objectives.Providing advice, coaching and mentoring to audit team members and direct reports where appropriate; sharing timely, insightful feedback to improve performance.Initial oversight and first level review of audit work papers prepared by individuals assigned to audit where acting as lead to ensure the work is of good quality and in accordance with the GIA Methodology.

Skills:

Communication skills (verbal and written).   The ability to communicate in a way that is appropriate to the situation, understandable to audience and demonstrating a constructive, assured and non-confrontational manner.Curiosity.  An ongoing desire to know, investigate or learn something to drive continuous development and improvement.Self-starter.  Ability to organise and prioritise time to deliver outcomes to agreed timescalesRelationship building.  Successful experience of working in a collaborative manner across multiple teams, with diverse skills and experience, to deliver at pace.Simplify.  The ability to cut through complexity to provide insight and practical recommendations for change.Integrity and Honesty. Doing the right thing and a willingness to speak up, challenge and hold to account.

Experience:

Experience of auditing in a complex, regulated business.Strong knowledge of controls across finance operations and technology.Experience of working with second line of defence assurance teams to align plans.Professional designation or sufficient professional experience of auditing that outweighs the need for this.  Professional qualifications include CIIA, CIA, CIMA, ACCA or ICAEW.In addition, experience of at least two of the following:

• Internal control frameworks
• Auditing complex contracts
• Auditing in an engineering business
• Auditing in a retail business
• Auditing change
• Using data analytics tools, including visualisation tools
• Third party management
• Agile ways of working
• IT General Controls

Eligibility Criteria"Please note that as per the IJP guidelines for India, if you have an active PIP/Disciplinary sanctions then you cannot apply for a role internally for the duration of that sanction. In circumstances when you are in a disciplinary process but the outcome hasn't been reached or there is an active appeal then you can apply, however, the Offer could be withdrawn if, subsequently, you're issued with a sanction or your appeal is unsuccessful.
It is the responsibility of an applicant to not apply to IJP in case if they are on an active PIP/ Disciplinary case/ Warnings or sanction. If such an applicant is found to have applied for a role, then, strong disciplinary action will be taken against that applicant."

Why this job matters

The Internal Audit Manager manages an Internal Audit team, directing high-quality and impactful audit risk assessment initiatives and evaluations.

What you'll be doing

1. Leads a team in driving a comprehensive audit programme across Group business units.
2. Manages audit consulting services to the Group's management and executives for specific business units.
3. Manages a team in collaboration efforts across Internal Audit, Risk, Business Assurance and Compliance in the development of the annual Group-wide risk assessment and audit plan.
4. Manages a team in the delivery of industry leading organisational and professional ethical standards.
5. Manages a team in the planning, organising, directing, and monitoring of Internal Audit operations in areas assigned.
6. Coordinates efforts to identify and evaluate the Group's risk areas and consults with the board level and executive level stakeholders in the development of the annual Group-wide risk assessment and audit plan.
7. Manages a team in the delivery of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
8. Identifies training needs and facilitates training to Internal Audit team members in a variety of professional practice areas.
9. Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in Internal Audit.
10. Coaches talent, and manages others, to develop capabilities and ensure performance through upskilling, development and recruitment.
11. Implements ways to improve working processes within Internal Audit.

The skills you'll need
Auditing Documentation & Records Management Communication Business Assurance Audit Strategy Audit Advisory Business Insights Strategic Planning Data Analysis Data Management Business Partnering & Consulting Requirements Management Technical Reporting Business Process Improvement Project/Programme Management Talent Management Decision Making Growth Mindset Performance Management Inclusive Leadership Our leadership standards

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About us

BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 

Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 

While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.  

Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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