Senior Financial Auditor - Programme Assurance

Senior Financial Auditor - Programme Assurance

Ocado Group

We’re Ocado Group - a global, technology business redefining ecommerce, fulfilment and logistics in online grocery and distribution industries. Our cutting-edge, proprietary technology enables our partners and customers to win in their markets.

About the role

As a trusted advisor, the Senior Financial Auditor will be responsible for providing independent, value-added audit and advisory services across Ocado Group. This role will focus primarily on financial audits but will also involve training and development to contribute to programme assurance audits, supporting the evaluation of business risks, governance, and internal control frameworks.

Accountabilities

Audit Planning & Delivery

• Plan, lead and deliver audit reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit Plan.
• Assess audit results and provide assurance on the effectiveness of financial controls, identifying risks and recommending improvements.
• Conduct risk-based testing of processes and procedures to evaluate internal control frameworks.
• Work alongside Programme Assurance Auditors to develop expertise in programme and project governance audits.
• Provide insights into financial reporting, compliance, and governance risks across the business.
• Ensure external auditors document audit work to a high standard to enable reliance.
• Embed a strong risk management and control culture across the business while maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Use data analytics to support audits and deliver insights that are more efficient.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, with a focus on Finance, Technology, Operations and external auditors.
• Support the team in raising awareness and embedding strong risk management, control and compliance requirements across the organisation.
• Support in maintaining a collaborative audit function that integrates financial, operational, and programme assurance reviews.
• Communicate to managers about the progress of work and any significant issues that may arise.
• Effectively communicate audit issues and related recommendations in both technical and non-technical terms to all levels of the business.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior management and the Audit Committee (as required).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Internal Audit and the advancement of audit scope and methodology (process and tooling).
• Stay informed on emerging financial and regulatory trends to proactively address risks.
• Assist in driving efficiency and effectiveness in the Internal Audit function.

About you

• Be able to demonstrate at least 5 years previous audit experience of performing risk based audits across Financial and Operational audit areas.
• Be a fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with post qualification experience in audit.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, risk management and internal controls.

Preferred

• Understanding of project governance, programme assurance or project management principles.
• Experience in auditing financial processes both operational and commercial finance.
• Desire to study and further develop skills.
• Experience integrating technology and data analytics into audit methodologies.

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being.

• 30 days ‘working from anywhere in the world’ policy
• Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)
• 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining!)