Your new role
We’re looking for a Group Operations Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. You’ll be responsible for completing controls-based audits across our Group functions, distribution centres and stores throughout the UK. Your role will focus on reviewing operational activities, assessing internal controls, and identifying areas for improvement. You’ll present your findings and recommendations clearly to management and key stakeholders, helping us to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
- Planning and carrying out internal operational audits across the Group
- Reviewing processes and controls to assess their effectiveness and compliance
- Preparing clear audit reports with actionable recommendations
- Working closely with operational teams to promote awareness and understanding of policies and procedures
- Following up on audit findings to ensure agreed actions are implemented
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date audit records
- Supporting investigations and conducting ad hoc audits as needed
The role is for you if...
- You're a qualified Internal Auditor with relevant post-qualification experience, or have extensive experience in an internal audit role
- Strong experience in risk-based auditing and controls testing
- Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Willingness to travel across the UK
- Experience in preparing audit reports with a focus on root cause analysis
- Practical experience in internal auditing preferred
About DFS
Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain’s homes?
Since 1969, we’ve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people’s unique styles and tastes. We’ve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.
We’re the UK’s leading sofa retail specialist, but here’s the secret to our success - it’s our people. They’re at the heart of what we do, and together, they’re crafting us towards our ambitious future.
We're an equal opportunities employer
We extend a warm welcome to everyone, weaving together a range of voices and perspectives to create a truly inclusive culture. As we strive to build a workplace that better reflects the diverse communities we serve, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. At DFS Group, we’re not just a place where everyone is welcome - we’re a place where everyone truly belongs.
DFS Benefits
- Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
- Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
- Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.
- Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
- Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.