Deputy Head of Internal Audit

WPP
City of London, England
Full time
2 days ago

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. 

Why we're hiring:

Join WPP's transformative journey as a pivotal leader in Internal Audit!

WPP is undergoing an exciting global transformation, and we're seeking a first-rate Deputy Head of Internal Audit to play a critical role. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will be instrumental in elevating our assurance capabilities and expanding our reach across the entire organization.

We're looking for a visionary leader with deep expertise in best practices across large-scale global businesses. You'll bring a proven track record of evolving Internal Audit functions into 'leading edge' operations – enhancing the quality of our talent, optimizing our ways of working, and fostering robust partnerships with the business. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, you'll be empowered to challenge existing practices, acting as a critical friend who consistently adds tangible value.

This London-based role, with a minimum of three days a week in the office, to foster collaboration and impact.

Team Oversight:

Reports to: WPP Director of Internal Audit

Direct reports: Internal Audit Operations Team of circa 4 FTEs.

Other key relationships: Regional Directors of Internal Audit, Regional Networks/Agencies leadership teams, External Auditors, Regional Heads of Functions e.g. Risk, Controls, Compliance Legal, HR, IT, etc.

What you'll be doing:

Key Responsibilities            

What you'll need: 

Ideal Experience

Leadership Capabilities

Leading Change

Collaborating and Influencing

Building People Capability

 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

 

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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