Reckitt—Internal Audit Manager - DA and Innovation

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Description: About Us We’re Reckitt, home to the world’s best loved and trusted hygiene and health brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. About Global Business Services Behind our iconic power brands that touch millions of lives daily – from Dettol and Lysol to Durex and Nurofen – lies a dynamic and vital engine: Reckitt's Global Business Services (GBS).Fuelled by a culture of positive energy and co-creativity - while learning together - OneReckitt GBS is at the forefront of our business, driving efficiency, standardisation, and innovation across our global operations. We're a fast-paced, purposeful team, constantly seeking to optimise our processes, leverage cutting-edge technology, and deliver exceptional value to every corner of Reckitt. We’re not a traditional back-office function; we’re a strategic powerhouse where diverse individuals with bright minds come together to solve complex challenges, shape future capabilities, and build a better global business that directly helps achieve Reckitt’s mission. About the role As the Internal Audit Manager – Data Analytics & Innovation within Reckitt’s Global Internal Audit Centre of Excellence, you will lead the function’s digital transformation agenda. You will shape and embed modern audit analytics, automation, and technology‑enabled solutions that enhance risk coverage, strengthen assurance delivery, and improve overall audit effectiveness. Reporting to the Head of the COE, you will manage a team of data analytics and IT&D specialists, working closely with Audit Leaders and Domain Leads to integrate digital capabilities into every stage of the audit lifecycle. You will champion innovation, develop scalable analytics solutions, and drive continuous improvement across methodologies, tools, and insights. This role plays a critical part in building a progressive, insight‑led audit function that delivers high value across all regions and business areas. Your responsibilities - Develop and execute the Internal Audit data analytics strategy aligned with risk priorities and business objectives. - Design and deliver advanced analytics solutions, dashboards, predictive models, and automated testing to enhance audit effectiveness. - Embed analytics and digital techniques across audit planning, execution, and reporting activities. - Maintain and continuously improve reusable analytics assets, tools, and methodologies. - Lead the evaluation and adoption of digital audit technologies, automation, AI/ML, and workflow solutions. - Drive automation initiatives to improve audit efficiency, consistency, and insight generation. - Partner with IT, Data, and business teams to ensure secure access to reliable, high-quality data.Lead, coach, and develop Data Analytics and IT&D team members within the COE. - Build digital capabilities across Internal Audit through training, guidance, and best-practice resources. - Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing. - Collaborate with Audit Leaders and Domain Leads to identify and implement analytics opportunities. - Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. - Support audit committee and management reporting through dashboards, trend analysis, and performance metrics. - Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and information security requirements. - Maintain analytics and automation documentation, monitor adoption, and drive continuous improvement. - Support COE governance through KPI tracking, efficiency measurement, and operational excellence initiatives. The experience we're looking for - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or related field. - Professional certifications in analytics, audit, AI/ML, or cloud technologies are an advantage. - 8–12 years of experience in Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Risk Analytics, or Technology‑enabled assurance roles. - Strong proficiency in analytics tools (Power BI), languages (SQL, Python, R), and automation platforms (e.g., RPA tools). - Experience designing and embedding data‑driven testing methodologies within audits. - Comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP/JDE) and large, complex datasets from diverse business processes. - Strong leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and project management skills. - Ability to influence and collaborate across global teams, with a strategic and innovation‑focused mindset. The skills for success - Data Analytics & Insights - Audit & Risk Management - Data Extraction & Transformation - Data Visualization & Reporting - Data Governance & Quality Management - Automation & Continuous Monitoring - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Stakeholder Management - Communication & Data Storytelling - Project & Delivery Management What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don’t always ‘tick all the boxes’. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don’t meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.