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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 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 Melrose’s 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 United States. This is a hybrid role – The local office is in Dallas.
How You'll Contribute
As Senior Group Assurance Manager, you will:
1. Lead, co-create and deliver risk-based Internal Audit activities across multiple geographies and business lines.
2. Provide 3rd line assurance to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management.
3. Work closely with business leaders and functional management globally, building trusted relationships while maintaining independence.
4. Identify, assess, and test risks and controls to strengthen resilience and ensure robust governance.
5. Manage the end-to-end audit cycle – from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up.
6. Drive the development of the Internal Audit function to world-class standards, including methodology, tools, and assurance integration.
7. Partner with Group Risk and other assurance providers to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach.
8. Mentor and coach colleagues, setting the tone for excellence within the wider finance and assurance community.
What You'll Bring
Essential:
9. Degree-level education in business, finance, risk management, or related discipline.
10. 7–10 years’ Internal Audit experience, with strong grounding in the IIA standards.
11. Professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CRMA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA, IRM or equivalent).
12. Proven track record in delivering risk-based assurance plans in complex, multinational environments.
13. Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
14. Ability to balance independence with collaboration, building trusted yet challenging relationships.
15. Proficiency in audit/risk tools (e.g. audit management systems, risk registers, Power BI, Excel).
Desirable:
16. Experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, financial services).
17. Familiarity with enterprise-wide assurance mapping and integrated GRC frameworks.
18. Knowledge of strategic risk, quality management systems (ISO standards), operational resilience, ESG, or emerging risks (e.g. cyber, AI).
19. Additional certifications (e.g. CISA, PRINCE2, AgilePM, ISO standards).
20. Data visualisation or advanced reporting design skills.
Travel Requirements
21. Regular travel across regional sites, group offices, and global business locations.
22. Approx. 50% international travel.
We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s 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.
We’re 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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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