Job Description

All Locations*Hybrid
Job Function*Finance
Type*Fixed Term

The Role & Key Responsibilities

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Job Title:

IT Audit Manager (12 Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Location:

Peterborough, Cambs, UK (Hybrid working, at least 1 day per week in the office)


Are you an experienced IT auditor committed to safeguarding systems, strengthening controls, and delivering insight that improves better business decisions? Are you proficient in managing complex audit plans, engaging with senior stakeholders, and providing trusted assurance across a global organisation?


Our Internal Audit team is seeking a highly skilled IT Audit Manager to join AB Agri on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this autonomous role, you'll oversee the IT audit agenda for our Agri division--covering areas such as ERP implementation, cloud architecture, and IT security--while collaborating with senior leadership to ensure our technology risks are managed effectively. You'll be part of ABF's global IT audit network, gaining exposure to significant projects and improving IT risk assurance methods in a dynamic, evolving environment.

What you'll be doing

+ Delivering the IT internal audit programme for AB Agri in line with ABF's audit standards and methodologies.
+ Performing audits across IT security, data protection, change management, access controls, and business continuity/disaster recovery.
+ Providing assurance on critical technology projects, including ERP implementations, cloud migrations, and system integrations.
+ Collaborating with financial auditors to assess IT controls within key business processes such as Purchase to Pay, Sales to Cash, and Inventory.
+ Building effective relationships with IT and business leaders, improving controls and risk management.
+ Preparing and presenting clear, concise audit reports to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
+ Contributing to group-wide IT audit initiatives and knowledge sharing across ABF's global network.
Travelling to UK and occasional international sites to perform audits and enhance business engagement.
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What you'll bring

+ Demonstrated experience in IT audit, either internally or within a professional services environment (Big Four background desirable).
+ Proficient understanding of IT risk management, IT controls, and information security principles.
+ Experience auditing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics AX/365) and cloud environments.
+ Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISSP, or similar are valued but not essential with extensive relevant experience.
+ Ability to work proficiently, managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines.
+ Proficient in stakeholder management, with the confidence to engage at senior levels.
+ Skilled analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, able to translate technical risks into business-friendly language.
Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas as part of the audit plan.
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Where growth meets purpose

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