Audit & Risk Business Partner
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £52,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50,000 to £52,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3SA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4772528_1771523348 |
Summary
Your new company
An internationally respected, mission-driven organisation with operations spanning multiple countries is seeking an Audit & Assurance Business Partner to join its high-performing Finance & Corporate Services function.
You will be part of a newly established Centre of Excellence focused on strengthening governance, enhancing internal controls, and embedding best practice risk management across a diverse and globally dispersed operation. This organisation has a unique heritage, a powerful purpose, and a strong culture built on integrity, respect and continuous improvement.
Your new role
As Audit & Assurance Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering support across the organisation and you will lead risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, and work closely with senior leaders to identify risks, improve processes, and champion effective governance.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Delivering risk-based audits from planning through to reporting
*Assessing internal controls and compliance frameworks
*Providing clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
*Partnering with operational teams to enhance governance and business performance
*Supporting external audit activity
*Using data analytics to strengthen assurance work
*Driving a culture of continuous improvement across multiple regions
This role offers the opportunity to influence organisational standards at a global level and provide real commercial and strategic value.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll bring:
*Strong knowledge of risk management, internal control and assurance methodologies
*Experience delivering financial, operational or strategic risk reviews
*Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at senior levels
*High integrity, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information
*Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and see the bigger picture
*A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
*A relevant professional qualification (IIA, ACCA, ACA, CertIRM) or progressing towards one
What you'll get in return
You'll be joining an organisation with a meaningful purpose, a supportive culture, and a genuine commitment to professional development.
Benefits include:
*26 days annual leave
*Paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
*Flexible working arrangements - 2 days in the office
*Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
*Life Assurance
*Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your career in risk, audit and assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Audit, Risk or Assurance professional looking for a role with purpose, please apply online with your up-to-date CV.
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