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Job Overview
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 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.
* 7–10 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 – we’ll 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
Diversity & Inclusion
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’.
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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