Internal Auditor

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Learning platforms (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Referral bonus

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Yeovil is seeking an Internal Auditor at an early career stage. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to support the annual risk-based audit plan, assess internal controls and identify improvement areas in a complex industrial environment.

The role offers exposure to UK operations and potential cross-geography audits, with a focus on analytics, governance and regulatory compliance. A strong foundation in audit fundamentals and data tools is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration or Technical/Engineering.
• CIA certification (or willingness to pursue) is a plus.
• Experience in External or Internal audit fields.
• Understanding of audit fundamentals.
• Proficiency in internal audit methodology and IIA standards.
• Understanding of main core business processes (logistics, procurement, accounting, legal, compliance, program mgmt).
• Experience in using data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, SQL or similar).
• Knowledge of UK regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits using Group regulations and in adherence with the IIA Professional Standards.
• Support planning, fieldwork, findings identification, recommendations, risk identification, report writing and work papers management.
• Support periodical follow up on agreed actions plans.
• Support preventive audit activities by analysing and evaluating the Internal Control System and suggesting improvements.
• Participate in risk assessment activities supporting the Audit Plan definition.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support development of internal audit methodologies, including data analytics and emerging technologies.

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Education

Master's degree

CIA certification

Tools

Power BI

ACL

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact

As an Internal Auditor you will collaborate with key stakeholders and various business departments across the organisation to support the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan.

This role will contribute to internal audit activities, supporting the assessment of internal controls, identification of improvement areas, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Internal Auditor will be part of the Helicopters Internal Audit UK team, gaining exposure to UK operations while also having the opportunity to support audit activities in other geographies depending on the Annual Audit Plan. The role is designed for professionals at an early stage of their career who are willing to develop strong analytical, technical, and stakeholder management capabilities within a complex industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits using Group regulations and in adherence with the IIA Professional Standards.
• Contribute to audit activities including planning, fieldwork, findings identification, recommendations proposal, area of risks identification, report writing and work papers management, granting the correct interaction with the auditees.
• Support periodical follow up activities on the agreed actions plans.
• Support the “preventive audit activities” analysing and evaluating the Internal Control System of the Company providing suggestions for its improvement.
• Participate in risk assessment activities supporting the definition of the Audit Plan.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support the development of internal audit methodologies, including the use of data analytics and emerging technologies.

What you'll being

• Master's degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration or in Technical/Engineering area.
• Professional certifications (or willingness to pursue them) such as Certified Internal Auditor are considered a plus.
• Experience in External or Internal audit fields.
• Understanding of audit fundamentals.
• Proficiency in internal audit methodology and IIA standards.
• Understanding of the main core business processes (e.g. logistics, procurement, accounting, legal, compliance, program management), with willingness to deepen knowledge.
• Experience in using data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, ACL, SQL or similar).
• Knowledge of UK regulatory standards.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid