Global Internal Audit Leader: Risk, Controls & Analytics

Zimmer Biomet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a senior leader to direct the global internal audit function, overseeing financial and operational audits, risk assessment, and control improvements. You will mentor a team, coordinate with Compliance and Legal, and drive process enhancements across the organization.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to influence leaders while delivering value-added recommendations to strengthen governance and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• CPA or other professional designation (CIA/CFE/CISA) required.
• 10–12 years of progressively responsible audit experience; life sciences preferred.
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience in internal/external audit; Big 4 experience required.
• GAAP knowledge and regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead global internal audit team (~8–10) across financial and operational audits.
• Define audit procedures and provide value-added recommendations.
• Review, finalize and deliver audit reports to management and Audit Committee.
• Coordinate with Legal and Compliance on investigations and remediations.
• Develop dashboards and metrics for Audit & Compliance Committee.
• Oversee SOX risk assessment, control documentation, testing and deficiency reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Ethical judgment

Communication

Deadline management

Adaptability

Coaching

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting

CPA

MBA preferred

CIA/CFE/CISA

Tools

SAP

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Zimmer Biomet is seeking a senior leader to direct the global internal audit function, overseeing financial and operational audits, risk assessment, and control improvements. You will mentor a team, coordinate with Compliance and Legal, and drive process enhancements across the organization.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to influence leaders while delivering value-added recommendations to strengthen governance and controls.