Audit & Assurance Business Partner

Commonwealth War Graves Commission; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to honoring servicemembers seeks an Audit Business Partner to enhance governance and risk practices. This role involves leading audits, advising stakeholders, and compliance checks, all while fostering a culture of risk awareness. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications and experience in risk frameworks. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary and benefits, including global travel for work-related purposes. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Generous Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Experience in designing and implementing risk frameworks.
• Ability to interpret complex data for recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audits ensuring effective internal controls.
• Provide insights to improve risk management and compliance.
• Support strategic initiatives and enhance control frameworks.

Skills

Risk and assurance frameworks

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant professional qualification (CMIIA, CertIRM, ACCA, ACA)

Job description

Location: Maidenhead, with 2 days in the office, 3 from home
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri

What you’ll be doing

We're looking for an Audit Business Partner to strengthen our governance, risk, and control practices. You'll lead risk-based audits across varied areas, ensuring internal controls are effective and processes comply with policies and regulations.

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you'll provide insights and recommendations to improve risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency. You'll also support strategic initiatives, enhance control frameworks, and use data analytics to identify emerging risks.

This role offers a great opportunity to develop your career in internal auditing, with the amazing added benefit of global travel (expenses covered).

What you need to have

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CMIIA, CertIRM, ACCA, ACA) or working towards one.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, or implementing risk and assurance frameworks
• Experience conducting strategic, financial, and operational risk reviewsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes

Who we are

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year, plus 1 privilege day, plus a half day on Maundy Thursday
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Shopping Discounts

How to apply

Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.