CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Co-develop and maintain internal audit processes in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework, ensuring the organization's audit practices meet professional standards.
- Lead the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
- Collaborate with business management to define the scope and objectives for each audit, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments and control evaluations.
- Manage the relationship with outsourced internal audit service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that align with organizational goals.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of audit work papers and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal audit standards
- Mentor and support the development of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
- Conduct internal reviews of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, either independently or as part of a small team, delivering actionable insights to improve business operations.
Internal Audit Manager
Location: London, SW1P 1PL (hybrid 2 days in office)
Type: Full time, Permanent
Travel requirements: 20-30% international
Internal Audit Managers at CHEP thrive on impact. They’re driven by adding value, delivering meaningful results, and building strong partnerships across the business. Every month brings new challenges, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to solve complex problems with diverse teams - perfect for someone who enjoys variety and continuous learning!
As an Internal Audit Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of audits across operational and financial processes within the Brambles Group. Your commercial insight and analytical mindset will help provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee and senior leadership on the effectiveness of business processes, risk management, and internal controls.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands on execution, offering global exposure in a collaborative, high performing environment.
🔍 What You’ll Do
Shape the audit plan — Contribute to the rolling, risk‑based Internal Audit plan.
Define audit scope — Develop audit scopes and work programmes in partnership with Management and Internal Audit colleagues.
Lead audit reviews — Conduct and lead reviews of financial and business processes, risk management, and controls, working independently or within a small team.
Drive process improvement — Deliver practical, value‑adding recommendations to strengthen processes, controls, and risk management.
Report insights — Present clear, insightful reports to the Audit & Risk Committee and Management, including agreed actions and timelines.
Follow up on actions — Track and report on the implementation of key audit recommendations.
Support special reviews — Conduct commercial reviews, fraud investigations, and other special projects as required.
Lead complex audits — Manage complex assignments and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
Minimum 3 years’ experience in internal audit
Previous experience working in a Co-Sourced Internal Audit environment
Minimum 2 years’ people management experience
Comfortable using data analytics to support audit reviews
Ability to manage complex audits with sensitivity and commercial acumen
Experience within a global organisation
Part or fully qualified CIA / ACA / ACCA / CISA
🌍 Why Join Brambles?
Be part of a global leader in supply chain solutions
Work on impactful projects that span multiple jurisdictions
Collaborate with experts across Europe and beyond
Enjoy a role with real influence and opportunities for growth
💼 What’s in It for You?
Certified Top 17 Global Employers
Competitive salary and annual bonus (typically 15%)
Car Allowance
Generous Share Scheme
Private healthcare (family cover)
Company laptop and phone
Hybrid working options
25 days holiday + statutory holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 additional days
Up to 10% company pension
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
✨ Ready to Apply?
Submit your up to date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
Brambles is an inclusive employer. We want every candidate to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process, and while at work. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in internal audit
- Previous experience working in a co-sourced internal audit environment
- Minimum 2 years' people management experience
- Comfortable using data analytics to support audit reviews
- Ability to manage complex audits with sensitivity and commercial acumen
- Experience within a global organisation
- Part or fully qualified (CIA, ACA, ACCA or CISA)
CHEP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CHEP and has not been reviewed or approved by CHEP.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) employer match is portrayed as competitive and supportive of long‑term savings. Retirement programs are frequently positioned as a strong part of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — The Brambles MyShare plan offers company‑matched share purchases after a holding period, enhancing long‑term wealth potential. This structure can be particularly valuable for those planning to stay through the match cycle.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time are consistently highlighted as strengths, with PTO often increasing with tenure. Time‑off programs are described as solid compared with typical offerings.
CHEP Insights
What We Do
CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com. Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand. With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.
