About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function:    Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them.

From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale.

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the role: About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data & Analytics Assistant Manager to join our Internal Audit team. This role combines strong data analytics capabilities with internal audit methodology to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our audit processes. You will be responsible for leveraging advanced data analytics tools, including Alteryx, Databricks and Power BI, to analyse large datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and provide data-driven insights to inform and improve our internal controls and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven hands-on experience with Alteryx, Databricks, SQL/Python for data extraction, transformation, & workflow automation and creating interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI. (Certification will be added advantage)

• A master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Information Systems, or Computer Science, or Accounting & Finance (will be added advantage)

• Minimum of 3 – 6 years’ experience in data analytics with experience as an internal/ process/SOX auditor, or risk management consulting.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to find out deeper insights.

• Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal controls.

• Familiarity with cloud data environments and governance frameworks

Areas of responsibility: Key accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and execute deep dive data analytics routines and repeatable workflows using tools such as Alteryx, Databricks or Python to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various source systems, such as ERPs and other databases.

• Create and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI to communicate audit findings, risks, and trends to audit teams and senior management.

• Collaborate with internal audit teams, IT and business stakeholders to understand audit objectives, IT systems, business processes and identify opportunities where data analytics can be applied to enhance audit effectiveness.

• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential fraud indicators through data analysis

•       Leverage AI tools to enhance audit procedures, automate repetitive tasks, and generate insights from unstructured data.

•       Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration.

Leadership Attributes Required:

Win Through Execution

• Quickly Build strong relationships ‘on the ground’ with business partners.

• Deliver a strong performance as a team leader on key assignments. Demonstrate an understanding of business and process risks across multiple business areas.

• Empowered to articulate effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Demonstrate thorough and consistent knowledge and application of our WoW.

• Stay focused with a positive outlook, demonstrate rigour and brilliant execution.

Shape the Future

• Applies root cause and data driven analysis to support the development of impactful business insights and efficiency opportunities.

Inspire Through Purpose

• Role model the Diageo values and culture (especially in relation to standards of controls and compliance) and demonstrate high standards of personal integrity to inspire others.

• Build and sustain trust with key business partners.

Experience / skills required: 

Working with us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. 

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