Group Internal Audit Manager

SIG Plc. is a leading supplier of specialist building materials to trade customers across Europe with strong positions in its core markets as a specialist distributor of insulation and interiors products and as a merchant of roofing and exteriors products.

What is the role:

Maternity Cover | Hybrid Working | French Speaking

We are looking for a Group Internal Audit Manager to join our established Group Internal Audit and Risk function and take ownership of the Internal Audit programme for operations in SIG France. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Internal Audit, this is a high-profile role offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders across a UK-listed, pan-European Group operating in a dynamic and evolving environment.

What you will be doing:

This is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine responsibility and visibility. You will manage the full audit lifecycle for SIG France, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up, delivering a varied programme of operational, branch, financial and compliance audits. You will work closely with senior operational and Finance leaders, providing independent assurance, constructive challenge and practical recommendations while recognising the commercial context in which the business operates.

The Group is at an exciting point in its evolution, with a clear strategy for its next phase of growth and development. This creates a dynamic environment for Internal Audit, with opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders on the risks arising from strategic change and help ensure the control environment continues to enable the Group to achieve its objectives.

We are also developing a more modern, data-led approach to Internal Audit. Data analytics and AI-augmented ACL tools are increasingly being used to interrogate large datasets, identify trends, anomalies and control exceptions, and focus assurance activity on areas of heightened risk. You will be part of a team with an active agenda to use technology and data to make Internal Audit more targeted, insightful and risk-focused.

This maternity-cover opportunity offers significant senior stakeholder exposure, ownership of a defined geographical audit portfolio and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of a forward-looking, data-led Internal Audit function within a listed pan-European Group.

What you will bring:

We are looking for an experienced Internal Audit Manager with strong risk-based audit experience, ideally gained within a listed, international or multi-site organisation. Experience of operational, branch or site auditing would be particularly relevant, alongside strong commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.

A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or CMIIA is required, and fluency in French is essential. You will be comfortable working autonomously, with regular travel to branches and operational locations across France as a key requirement of the role. When not travelling, the role is primarily home-based, with occasional attendance at UK locations, including the Group Head Office, as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period
• Company pension with up to 7.5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance (up to 4x salary).
• SIG Share Incentive Plan
• Employee Discounts from top high street and online brands
• Access to structured development through our Operations Academy, Apprenticeships, and on-demand training via our Learning System.

At SIG PLC, we recognise the value our employees bring. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow, train, and build a long-term career.

SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider additional applications — we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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