Overview
We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer – we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.
Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.
About your role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team on a 12-month FTC/secondment, working across some of the most important and interesting areas of Centrica’s Retail businesses.
You’ll gain broad exposure across the organisation, working with colleagues to understand how the business operates, explore the risks that matter and provide practical insight that supports better decision-making.
From customer journeys and consumer protection to complaints, operational processes, regulatory compliance and transformation, you’ll work across a diverse portfolio and help turn complex issues into clear, meaningful recommendations.
It’s a role for someone who enjoys learning, asking thoughtful questions and looking beyond the obvious to understand what really matters to the business.
Location: UK – Reading/Flexible
With our Flexible First working arrangements, we empower our colleagues to work in a way that best suits them. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable commuting to our Reading office on a weekly basis.
What you’ll be doing:
- Deliver high-quality internal audits from planning through to reporting, taking ownership of key areas of each review.
- Build a strong understanding of business objectives, risks, processes and controls, using data and evidence to identify meaningful insights.
- Design and perform proportionate, risk-based audit testing, focusing on the areas that matter most.
- Turn complex findings into clear, practical recommendations that help stakeholders understand both the issue and the action required.
- Build constructive relationships with stakeholders across Centrica, combining collaboration with the independence and professional curiosity expected of Internal Audit.
- Lead smaller audit reviews and coordinate input from colleagues and subject matter specialists where appropriate.
- Use data, technology and new ways of working to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of our audits.
- Apply sound judgement and appropriate escalation to ensure significant risks and issues receive the attention they need.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who combines curiosity and analytical thinking with the confidence to ask the right questions, constructively challenge stakeholders and turn complex information into practical insight.
You’ll ideally bring:
- Experience within Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, Assurance or a related discipline is beneficial, but not essential.
- A good understanding of risk, controls and assurance, with the ability to apply this thinking in a practical business environment.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data, including tools such as Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
- The ability to communicate complex risks and findings clearly and confidently to a range of stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture.
- A collaborative but independent approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
- The ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
- Experience within a regulated or customer-focused environment would be an advantage, particularly within customer conduct, consumer protection or regulatory compliance.
- A degree, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience would be beneficial. This could include qualifications in internal audit, accountancy, risk or compliance.
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