Internal Controls Analyst

Smiths Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection is seeking an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professional to join the Internal Controls function. You will assess, test and improve financial controls across our international business, partnering with global finance teams and senior stakeholders.

The role requires at least 3 years in audit or practice, Big 4 experience preferred, and strong IFRS knowledge. You will travel occasionally to international sites and contribute to governance improvements.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or Practice
• Big 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also considered
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable working autonomously in a growing function

Responsibilities

• Review and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teams
• Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support the design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
• Conduct control reviews across international business locations
• Work directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
• Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
• Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
• Travel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviews

Skills

Financial controls

Governance & risk

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies supporting aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security.

With 5 R&D centres, 21 global offices, and 7 manufacturing sites, our 3,000 brilliant minds have spent over 40 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/JmcKLJTrHLc

Join 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 Doing

• Review and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teams
• Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
• Support the design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
• Conduct control reviews across international business locations
• Work directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
• Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
• Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
• Travel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviews

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (ACA preferred)
• Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or Practice
• Big 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also considered
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
• Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively
• Comfortable working autonomously in a growing function

Desirable

• Exposure to listed companies
• Experience auditing or working with Private Equity-backed businesses
• Internal Controls, Risk & Controls or Internal Audit experience
• Exposure to GRC systems and control testing methodologies

This 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.