Interim Internal Controls Specialist - Outside IR35

Interim Internal Auditor Contract: 3-6 months We are seeking an experienced Interim Internal Auditor to join a growing organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in strengthening internal controls, governance, and risk management processes across a complex business environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will support the development and enhancement of the organisation's financial control framework, providing assurance over key business processes and helping drive continuous improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation and ongoing monitoring of financial control frameworks across key business processes including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Payroll and Inventory. Develop and maintain process documentation, including process maps, narratives and risk and control matrices. Assess the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying risks, gaps and opportunities for improvement. Assist with the production of controls reporting and management information to support decision making. Monitor the progress of agreed actions and support stakeholders in delivering effective remediation plans. Contribute to internal audit reviews and other risk and assurance activities as required. Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. About You Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Previous experience within Internal Audit, Risk & Controls, ICFR, SOX, or Financial Controls environments. Strong understanding of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. Experience designing and documenting policies, procedures and controls. Comfortable working within complex, multi-site or international organisations. Excellent stakeholder management, communication and report writing skills. Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in leveraging data, reporting and automation to enhance control environments. Desirable Experience Experience working with GRC platforms and controls management tools. Exposure to multiple ERP systems within large or complex organisations. Previous experience supporting control transformation, audit or compliance programmes. This role offers broad exposure across finance and operational functions and would suit an individual who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders while helping organisations enhance their control environment and manage risk effectively. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.