Internal Audit & Risk Manager 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Dublin 

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Finance Audit and Risk team as an Internal Audit & Risk Manager. 

To learn more about who we are and what we do visit www.musgravegroup.com. 

This newly created position will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the function’s strategy and team build out and offers significant scope to influence Musgrave’s assurance and risk agenda. 

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit & Risk (HOIA), the Internal Audit & Risk Manager will: 

• be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of independent assurance/ advisory reviews.  

• manage the team of Internal Audit & Risk Business Partners, ensuring they have the direction and support necessary to execute assigned work effectively. 

• Work closely with the HOIA to provide risk management services to across the Group. 

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the execution of internal audit engagements ensuring that work is delivered on time, to a high quality and adheres to relevant professional and departmental standards. 

• Deliver clear, actionable audit reports and recommendations which provide insights to management that influence risk decisions, strengthen the overall control environment and drive continuous improvement.  

• Oversee the follow-up process to ensure agreed actions are tracked to completion, escalating overdue/critical items the HOIA.  

• Support the development and delivery of the risk management process, including the facilitation of risk workshops, build out of risk registers, and preparation of risk reports for senior leadership as required.  

• Execute sensitive/ confidential assurance engagements (e.g., fraud reviews, whistleblower investigations) in coordination with other relevant functions as required. 

• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to promote a culture of risk awareness. 

• Contribute to major business initiatives, offering insights and input on control and risk matters as required. 

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives (including leveraging technology), across the internal audit and risk management processes and broader governance practices. 

• Manage and develop the Internal Audit & Risk Business Partners through coaching, mentoring and performance management, to support their professional growth and enhance team capabilities.  

• Foster an environment of shared learning and inclusion, encouraging collaboration and leveraging diverse perspectives to strengthen risk and assurance outcomes. 

The role will require periodic travel to Musgrave sites across the island of Ireland, Great Britain, and Spain to support the efficient delivery of reviews and facilitate in person engagement with key stakeholders.  

What we'er looking for:

• Strong understanding and experience of risk, governance, and internal controls requirements/good practice 

• 6+ years’ relevant internal/ external audit and/or internal controls experience, with previous management level responsibility.  

• Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA etc). 

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills to drive high quality insight and output. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment. 

• Ability to prioritise tasks and effectively manage competing priorities within deadlines. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop direct reports. 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong relationships and trust with stakeholders.  

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel. 

• Fluent English (verbal and written). 

• Full drivers license. 

Desirable: 

• Relevant Retail/ Wholesale/ FMCG experience 

• Experience leveraging AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance assurance and risk insight. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and champion digital innovation in audit and risk management. 

• IT assurance experience  

• Proficient Spanish (verbal and written)  

Why Musgrave: 
Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact 
Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions 
Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.  We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.