Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will contribute to risk assessment, audit planning, and execution across the UK perimeter of the Helicopters Division. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and multiple departments to maintain a risk-based audit plan and deliver practical recommendations. You’ll work in a complex industrial environment, applying data-driven audit approaches and contributing to continuous improvement. This role offers international exposure and the opportunity to shape internal controls and audit methodologies within a global leader in aerospace and defence.

Pay / Benefits

• Company-funded benefits package
• Flexible working (hybrid)
• Bonus scheme for eligible employees
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Mental health and financial wellbeing support
• Access to 4,000+ online courses

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main Internal Audit reference for the UK perimeter of the Helicopters Division
• Execute audits in line with Group regulations and IIA standards
• Lead or participate in audit engagements across planning, fieldwork, findings, recommendations, and documentation
• Perform follow-up on agreed actions
• Contribute to preventive audit activities and assess the Internal Control System for improvement
• Support periodic risk assessment to define the Audit Plan
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance processes and the Internal Control System
• Contribute to the development of internal audit methodologies, including data analytics and AI techniques

Key requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Business Administration or Technical/Engineering area
• Certified Internal Auditor or other relevant professional certifications (nice to have)
• Experience in independently managing audit engagements
• Strong foundation in risk-based audit approaches and methodologies
• Proficiency in internal audit methodology and IIA standards
• Familiarity with core business processes (logistics, procurement, accounting, legal, compliance, HR, program management) and related controls
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, ACL, SQL or similar)
• Interest or exposure to AI applications in audit or risk analysis
• Knowledge of UK regulatory standards
• Willingness to travel locally or internationally

• Stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Strong communication and advisory capabilities
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Risk-based audit techniques
• IA standards (IIA)
• Data analytics (Power BI, ACL, SQL)

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