Head of Internal Audit

Job Description

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT

ABOUT US

Every day, we push beyond expectations to help millions of people save money, at a time when it’s never mattered more. Through MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert, Quidco and our B2B partnerships we supply products to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors, helping UK households to save billions of pounds a year. Can you tell this is something we’re exceptionally proud of!

Creative, collaborative, ambitious – it’s hard work. But what makes it worth it? Leaving work knowing we’ve made a difference to our customers, users, and to each other.

Put our distinct brands together with our dedicated colleagues and you’ve got a workplace with lots of personality. We’re open-minded, diverse, and love our differences. Everyone plays a part, and comes together to work hard, go beyond, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Internal Audit at MONY Group is an independent, objective assurance and advisory function supporting the Board, Audit Committee and Executive in protecting and enhancing the Group’s value. The function is a respected strategic partner to the business—forward-looking, data-enabled and commercially aware—while maintaining independence and professional scepticism.

We are seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead this high-performing function, maintaining its strong position and continuing to evolve its approach in line with MONY Group’s changing risk profile, regulatory environment and strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Reporting functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee, you will lead the Group’s internal audit function, providing independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal controls across all brands, products and operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and delivery of a risk-based Internal Audit plan aligned to strategic priorities and emerging risks

• Providing clear, insight-led reporting to the Audit Committee, Board and Executive

• Overseeing financial, operational, technology and conduct audits, including cyber, data and digital change

• Managing co-sourced audit partners and ensuring delivery to professional standards (IIA)

• Building an effective assurance framework across first and second line functions and External Audit

• Supporting compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code requirements (including Provision 29)

• Monitoring management actions and driving improvement in the control environment

• Leading revenue assurance activity across providers and key third parties

• Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships while providing independent and constructive challenge

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

You will bring significant senior experience in Internal Audit, Risk or Controls within a listed, regulated environment and/or professional services.

You will also have:

• Deep knowledge of internal audit, risk and control frameworks (aligned to IIA standards)

• Experience engaging with Boards and Audit Committees

• Strong understanding of UK regulatory and governance requirements

• Experience across operational, financial, technology and data risk

• Proven leadership capability, including managing teams and third-party partners

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at senior level

• High integrity, independence of mind and sound commercial judgement

A relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA, CIPFA) is required.

Desirable experience

• Previous Head of Internal Audit or senior audit leadership role

• Experience in revenue assurance or complex outsourced models

• Exposure to digital transformation, data analytics or AI-enabled assurance

• Sector experience in digital platforms, financial services or price comparison

WHAT REWARDS ARE ON OFFER

• Up to 27 holidays + bank holidays

• Pension up to 6% employer contribution

• Bonus scheme

• Digital Doctor on demand

• Work from anywhere scheme – 2 weeks per year

• Financial coaching

• Mental health platform access

HOW WE’LL INVEST IN YOU

We’re invested in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skill set, including access to your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16,000 courses.

At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.

Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.

We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Kim at kim.richards@monygroup.com

We believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.