IT Audit Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

AB Agri

  • Peterborough
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesJob 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.
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.
Where growth meets purposeWhat sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we're shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we're collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.We're thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we've made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselvesAs a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.About UsRewarding your passionWhen you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.About usWe’re AB Agri, part of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry.Application NotesWe hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we’d love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can – it will only take a few minutes.When you do, we’ll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive – or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won’t affect your application.Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.Agencies and media salesAB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don’t accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.Questions about this role?If you have any questions about this role or need help applying please contact Taylor Waldon via .Supporting your applicationWe work with a number of ​external partners to ensure ​that our application process ​is as comfortable as ​possible, regardless of your ​circumstances or ​background.IT Audit Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)Closing Date:Not SpecifiedAll LocationsHybrid All Locations is a required fieldJob FunctionFinanceAdvertising Salary:Not SpecifiedTypeFixed Term

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