Internal Audit-Data Analytics Manager

As the UK’s largest water company, we are taking action for a new world of water - fixing the problems of today and building resilience for tomorrow. We are undergoing a significant transformation, and in addition to this, there are key new developments including recapitalisation and ownership changes, external developments in Corporate Governance, all encompassed by an increased level of public scrutiny through continued media and regulator attention.

The provision to the Board of fit-for-purpose and credible internal audit, assurance, and controls activity within this changing environment is vital, and utilising data in support of this activity is a core part of taking the team to the next level of maturity.

We’re creating an exciting new role for an Internal Audit – Data Analytics Manager to play a pivotal part in transforming how audit and assurance activities are delivered across our organisation. This is a rare opportunity to design and embed a data‑led audit capability from the ground up—using advanced analytics to deliver deeper insight, stronger assurance and smarter outcomes.

Operating in a complex and evolving data landscape, you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement to influence change, build capability and embed best practice across the function. You’ll also provide leadership to a Data Analyst and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

What you will be doing as Internal Audit
- Data Analytics Manager

Designing and embedding a data analytics strategy for the audit, assurance and controls function, with clear objectives across people, process and technology
Redefining audit methodology to be truly data‑centric, with analytics fully embedded across the audit lifecycle to drive consistency, quality and advanced insight
Delivering assurance over complex risks, applying advanced analytics techniques to support the most challenging areas of the audit and assurance plans
Building strong relationships with IT, data, technology and business stakeholders to enable access to data, tools, platforms and expertise
Developing analytics capability across the team through structured training, coaching and knowledge sharing
Leading and developing a Data Analyst, supporting their ongoing growth and effectiveness

What you should bring to the role

Proven experience developing and implementing a data strategy within an internal audit, assurance or risk environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data and analytics into clear, meaningful insights for non‑technical stakeholders
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with experience delivering insightful reporting and KPIs
Deep hands‑on experience with data analytics tools and technologies. This could have been gained with tools such as ACL or Alteryx, and with advanced capability in, for example, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, VBA, R, Python etc.
Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture and ERP platforms, such as SAP
Knowledge of data services including integration, business intelligence, data science and data stewardship
Ability to source, validate, transform and analyse large and complex datasets, including unstructured data
A solid understanding of predictive modelling techniques and the metrics used to assess and evaluate models

What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan.
Competitive salary circa  £75,000 - £95,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
Car Allowance - £5,800.
Annual Bonus - up to 25% of base salary.
Private Medical Health Care.
Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%
-2x employee contribution.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and…