Senior Group Assurance Manager

GKN; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Birmingham is seeking an Internal Audit professional to shape a new function within a global organisation. The role involves leading risk-based audit activities, providing assurance to senior management, and managing the entire audit cycle. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Internal Audit, a strong educational background, and be skilled in stakeholder engagement. This position offers a competitive package, including bonuses and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Up to 36% annual bonus

Car allowance

Industry leading pension scheme

Private medical cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Virtual GP clinic

Qualifications

• 7-10 years Internal Audit experience with grounding in IIA standards.
• Proven track record in delivering risk-based assurance plans.
• Ability to balance independence with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based Internal Audit activities across multiple geographies.
• Provide assurance to the Board Audit Committee.
• Manage the end-to-end audit cycle from planning to reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management tools proficiency

Education

Degree-level education in business, finance, or risk management

Professional qualification (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Audit management systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel : going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Be part of something new. Shape the future. Leave a legacy.

This is not just another assurance role. This is your opportunity to build and shape a brand-new function within a leading global organisation where you will have direct influence on how assurance and internal audit operate and grow for years to come.

Working as part of a close Internal Audit leadership team you will support the Head of Internal Audit & Risk in creating and delivering a world-class risk-based assurance function across Melroses diverse businesses.

This is a unique chance to make your mark drive success and establish a lasting legacy in a forward-looking international organisation.

We are looking to fill three roles based in the US Netherlands and UK. You must be based in the country you are applying to.

This Vacancy is for the UK. This is a hybrid role The local office is Birmingham City Centre.

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead co-create and deliver risk-based Internal Audit activities across multiple geographies and business lines.
• Provide 3rd line assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management.
• Work closely with business leaders and functional management globally building trusted relationships while maintaining independence.
• Identify assess and test risks and controls to strengthen resilience and ensure robust governance.
• Manage the end-to-end audit cycle from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up.
• Drive the development of the Internal Audit function to world-class standards including methodology tools and assurance integration.
• Partner with Group Risk and other assurance providers to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach.
• Mentor and coach colleagues setting the tone for excellence within the wider finance and assurance community

Travel Requirements

• Regular travel across regional sites group offices and global business locations.
• Approx. 50% international travel.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Degree-level education in business finance risk management or related discipline.
• 710 years Internal Audit experience with strong grounding in the IIA standards.
• Professional qualification (e.g. CIA CRMA ACCA CIMA IIA IRM or equivalent).
• Proven track record in delivering risk-based assurance plans in complex multinational environments.
• Excellent analytical communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to balance independence with collaboration building trusted yet challenging relationships.
• Proficiency in audit / risk tools (e.g. audit management systems risk registers Power BI Excel).

Desirable

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace defence financial services).
• Familiarity with enterprise-wide assurance mapping and integrated GRC frameworks.
• Knowledge of strategic risk quality management systems (ISO standards) operational resilience ESG or emerging risks (e.g. cyber AI).
• Additional certifications (e.g. CISA PRINCE2 AgilePM ISO standards).
• Data visualisation or advanced reporting design skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to 36% Bonus paid annually
• Car Allowance
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including hybrid working
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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