VodafoneThree - Lead Internal Auditor

Location: Newbury/Speechmark + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you'll do

We're creating something special. We are joining forces to create the biggest mobile network provider in the UK. Through our collective strengths and talents, we will transform customers' experience and create a best-in-class network for coverage, connectivity, and reliability, delivering greater value and more choice for the nation than ever before.

There are very few moments in our careers where we can feel the ground shifting beneath us, where we can sense that something bigger than we've known before is taking shape. We're not just building a company. We're going to build a culture, a legacy, and a future to be proud of.

• We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager who will be responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the audit plan, as well as assisting with other audit matters and projects.
• This position functionally reports to the Head of Audit.
• Lead end-to-end (from planning to reporting) risk-based finance-focused audits against a detailed plan and audit program. Depending on the need of the business, also conduct operational audit engagements.
• Develop a good rapport and solid business relationships with key stakeholders including ELT and Senior Leadership (finance focus) to ensure understanding and acceptance of internal audit requirements, approach and reporting methods.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
• Manage and present audit workflow including planning and reporting milestones to key senior stakeholders.
• Provide insightful results through audit reporting process.
• Represent Internal Audit in governance forums as required.
• Support the Head of Audit in identifying opportunities to promote the work of Internal Audit across the organisation, including new and innovative ways to enhance the audit workflow and communication.
• Ensure that the use of data analytics within the audit approach is consistent and value adding.
• Recommend and implement ideas for the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Department and the introduction of enhanced and industry leading auditing techniques.

Who you are

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong Finance, Accounting, and Audit experience, ideally gained within a Big 4 firm or large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reporting, billing processes, and risk management, with the ability to deliver value-adding audit outcomes.
• Excellent communication, report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with confidence influencing senior leaders.
• Analytical and commercially minded, able to think independently, identify risks, and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams) and comfortable using audit and data analysis tools.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.