VNI Finance is exclusively supporting our high-growth, private equity-backed, internationally operating business with the appointment of a newly created Internal Auditor role to join its Group Finance function in Glasgow.
Backed by private equity investors, the organisation has experienced significant expansion across multiple international markets and continues to scale through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
As a result, the internal audit and controls environment is evolving, creating an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified ICAS professional looking to make their first move into industry.
Job Description:Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will play an important part in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across the group.
The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and operations, as well as visibility across a complex international business.
Key Responsibilities:Support the delivery of the Group Internal Audit plan across UK and international operations
Perform risk-based internal audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and governance frameworks
Identify areas for process improvement and control enhancement
Work closely with operational and finance stakeholders to ensure audit recommendations are implemented effectively
Contribute to the ongoing development of the internal audit methodology and reporting framework
Provide insight on risk management and controls in a fast-growing PE-backed environment
The business is ideally seeking a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAS) with strong technical grounding from a leading professional services firm.
Typical backgrounds may include:
Big 4 / Top 10 trained CA
2–3 years post-qualification experience
Experience within external audit, internal audit, or risk advisory
Exposure to large corporates or internationally operating businesses
Key attributes include:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders across the business
Interest in controls, governance, and business improvement
Commercial curiosity and a desire to understand how a business operates beyond the numbers
£55,000-£60,000
Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office
20% planned travel throughout the year
Excellent first move from practice into industry
Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office, with 20% planned travel across the year
A fantastic platform to progress internally, into other service lines as your career develops
A high-profile and household name, with a strong track record of career development
Exposure to a private equity-backed growth environment
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and international operations
Strong platform for progression into commercial finance, risk, or operational leadership roles