Internal Audit Manager - Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ
Permanent - Full-TimeSalary: Negotiable
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
Role Purpose
To provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organisation's operations. The role supports the Head of Internal Audit in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes across the FMCG business.
Key Accountabilities
- Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Identify and assess areas of significant business risk, making recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management
- Follow up on agreed audit actions to ensure timely implementation.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit with ad hoc investigations and projects as required
- Management of the Speak Up line, including coordination of investigations with relevant functions and reporting outcomes and themes
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; part or fully qualified (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA) desirable.
- Experience in internal audit or external audit, preferably within FMCG or a similar fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
- Good understanding of risk management, control frameworks, and relevant legislation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and audit management software
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- 25 days Holiday
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform