Internal Controls AnalystContractGrade: 10Employee Group: PermanentGlobal Region: EuropeCompany DescriptionAbout Smiths DetectionSmiths Detection is aglobal leader in threat detection and screening technologiessupporting aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security.With5 R&D centres, 21 global offices, and 7 manufacturing sites, our3,000 brilliant mindshave spent over40 years at the frontline, developing solutions that protect society from explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics.Every minute of every day, our technology and people help make the world a safer place.👉 Learn more about what we do: https://youtu.be/JmcKLJTrHLcJob DescriptionJoin Smiths Detection as we continue to strengthen and develop our Internal Controls function.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ACA-qualified professional looking to move from practice into industry, or for someone with existing controls experience seeking a broader global role. Working closely with the Internal Controls team, you will play a key role in assessing, testing and improving financial controls across our international business.What You'll Be DoingReview and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teamsPerform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunitiesSupport the design and enhancement of financial control frameworksConduct control reviews across international business locationsWork directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environmentsDevelop practical recommendations and track remediation activitiesSupport risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processesContribute to process improvement and automation initiativesTravel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviewsQualificationsACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (ACA preferred)Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or PracticeBig 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also consideredStrong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk managementGood knowledge of IFRS and accounting standardsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to influence and challenge constructivelyComfortable working autonomously in a growing functionDesirableExposure to listed companiesExperience auditing or working with Private Equity-backed businessesInternal Controls, Risk & Controls or Internal Audit experienceExposure to GRC systems and control testing methodologiesAdditional InformationThis is a rare opportunity to join a newly established Internal Controls function where you will have genuine exposure across a global business. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership, contribute to the development of the control environment, and gain broad international exposure whilst helping shape best practice across the organisation.Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full, unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK.We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice
