Head of Digital and Technology Audit

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Overview

We're Kingfisher, A team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. That's right, we're big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that's where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location.

Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!

Joining Kingfisher as our Head of Technology and Audit Manager, your role is to lead the internal audit team's activity within the Group Technology, Digital and Data functions. You'll ensure robustness and control of Kingfisher's systems, applications and processes whilst supporting the development of the data analytics capabilities in the team. The role can be based from our Southampton or London offices, 2-3 days a week in-line with our hybrid working policy.

What's the job?

• Support the delivery of the Internal Audit & Risk vision and strategy.

• Perform risk assessments on key technology-enabled and e-commerce related business activities and use this information to guide what to cover in audits, ensuring that major risks are identified, understood and addressed.

• Develop a flexible audit plan for the Group Technology, Digital and date functions using a risk-based methodology which balances appropriate coverage of Group and local risks.

• Lead delivery of the allocated audit plan, with findings and recommendations agreed timely and reported to Senior Management.

• Be the point of contact for the Group Technology, digital and data functions for expert advice on controls and risks - both new and existing.

• Develop, build & implement tools to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness and, over time, introduce continuous auditing capabilities.

• Develop the skills and knowledge of the Internal Audit team. Working with the IALT, to bringing knowledge to the team with consideration of risk and therefore audit activities in the appropriate timeframe.

What you'll bring

• CIMA/CISA and experience developing in-depth audit experience in either professional service or large corporate organisation. Retail experience preferred but not essential.

• Previous experience shaping and delivering an audit/assurance strategy encompassing digital, technology and data.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply creative, pragmatic solutions. Able to make sound decisions that balance operational risks with business impact (or benefit) and customer outcomes.

• A hands-on management approach with the ability to lead and inspire a team of audit professionals (5)

Be Customer Focused - constantly improving our customers' experience

• We listen to our customers and colleagues
• We innovate products and experiences to stay ahead

Be Human - leading with purpose, humanity and care

• We do the right thing
• We invest in our people and build great teams

Be Curious - thrive on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

• We focus externally, globally and build the long term
• We experiment and share our learnings

Be Agile - building trust and empowering people to work with agility

• We act with pace, not perfection, role modelling 80/20
• We take risks, fail fast and adapt quickly

Be Inclusive - inspiring diverse teams to achieve together

• We celebrate difference as a strength
• We collaborate, breaking down silos

Be Accountable - owning the plan, delivering results and growth

• We focus on performance outcomes
• We prioritise and simplify for others

At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.

In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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