Director of Internal Audit & Risk
Employer Location Birmingham, West Midlands (GB) Salary Highly competitive Closing date 15 Jan 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Smiths Group plc is a FTSE100 group based in 55 countries –. The company welcomes colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a history of innovation and with global divisions which are all experts in their field.
The Role
Reporting to the Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee, and with a dotted line to the Group CFO, this role leads an international team based both in the UK and abroad. It requires an intimate relationship with all the group businesses, working with Co-source providers and other key stakeholders including the Executive Committee, Divisional and Functional Leadership Teams, Group & Divisional Controller Business Unit Controllers and the External Auditor.
What differentiates the role:
1. The overall high quality of the Group and its Divisions
2. The track record of personal development and progression internally
3. Being at the heart of the action, leading a best in class, IA & Risk function
Main responsibilities:
4. Align the audit and risk strategy so it supports and contributes to the delivery of the Group’s strategy
5. Own and drive the Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) process – from sites through to divisions, Executive Committee, Audit & Risk Committee and disclosure in the annual report – contributing clear, succinct and insightful output
6. Lead the assessment of the Group Principal Risks and the effectiveness of mitigating actions ensuring they are appropriately evaluated and tested
7. Drive a culture of risk management throughout the business
8. Lead and develop a team of 11 professionals as well as short term rotations into the function from the business including guest auditors and graduates
9. Develop & drive the Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) process
10. Support the Ethics & Compliance function with investigations and matters requiring input from the perspective of financial controls.
Qualifications, experience and personal attributes required:
The candidate will have:
11. an excellent academic track record including a professional qualification as a chartered accountant or equivalent, coupled with a broad background in risk and assurance
12. a highly organised and structured approach to work
13. experience leading teams on a global scale in large complex organisations – collaboration and stakeholder management are key competencies
14. a good understanding and experience of UK corporate governance requirements and risk-based audit methodologies
15. a proven track record of inspired leadership skills and creating a high performing function
Personal attributes include:
16. obvious professional and leadership presence; a highly curious nature with strong personal drive; high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence
17. a self-starter who is enthusiastic, motivated, with excellent communication skills and collaborative instincts
18. the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity, the preference for challenging the status quo and constantly seeking to drive improvements
19. the ability to influence and partner senior stakeholders to agree and drive actions to completion
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of building successful relationships across borders and cultures. This role requires objectivity and independence of thought. It is viewed as developmental for candidates whose aspiration could be a Finance Director position.
Smiths Group plc is an equal opportunities employer. It is proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where diversity is embraced, supported and celebrated.
Company
Smiths Group plc is a FTSE100 group based in 55 countries –. The company welcomes colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a history of innovation and with global divisions which are all experts in their field.
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