National Grid is looking for a Business Auditor to play a critical role in providing independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of our processes and controls. You will leverage best practices to mitigate significant business risk and drive effective, efficient improvements that support our focus on continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Deliver high quality internal audits, setting scope and testing approaches that address key risks and drive meaningful insight.
- Identify improvement opportunities and provide clear, value adding recommendations to strengthen controls and processes.
- Maintain open communication with senior auditors to ensure smooth audit progression.
- Produce well written status updates and audit reports that clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
- Manage a portfolio of audit actions, assessing the effectiveness of completed remediation activities.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and stay informed on business operations and the regulatory environment.
- Prioritise effectively, manage multiple audits under pressure, and use sound judgement, analysis, and problem solving skills.
- Handle confidential information with care, communicate confidently and objectively, and influence positive change aligned to business strategy.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years’ experience in Internal or External Audit.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, COSO, PCAOB standards, SOx requirements, risk and controls frameworks, and internal audit practices.
- Proven ability to build strong, influential relationships and effectively engage and challenge senior stakeholders.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards.
Nice to Have
- Solid knowledge of business processes within the utilities sector.
- Awareness of current energy industry trends and regulatory developments (or a willingness to learn).
- Experience managing projects or teams, with project management qualifications an advantage.
- Skills in data analytics tools (ACL, PowerBI), process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), and audit software.
- A CPA/CA, CFA, or CIA qualification.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
- ACL
- PowerBI
- Audit software
Team & Environment
You will be part of our Corporate Audit team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: Up to £77,000 dependent on experience.
- Bonus based on personal and company performance (on target 15%, maximum 30%).
- Competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based from our Warwick office.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
