Smiths Group plc · 1 month ago
Senior Internal Controls Manager
Smiths Group plc is a global business that designs, manufactures, and delivers engineering solutions for mission-critical applications. The Senior Internal Controls Manager will lead and oversee internal controls testing for a business unit, partnering with teams to drive improvements in financial reporting and risk management.
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Responsibilities
Lead divisional control remediation efforts to meet Provision 29 requirements
Partner with Flex-Tek finance and operational teams to embed sustainable control practices
Drive control design and implementation for the business area/division
Drive the design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting across Flex-Tek
Lead control gap assessments and remediation planning. This includes, as needed, supporting the progress of the complex remediation plan
Champion the use of global tooling for control documentation and testing
Deliver training and change management to ensure business readiness for new compliance requirements
Contribute to the Group’s thought leadership in internal controls, including finance and IT
Contribute to the annual ICFR risk assessment and scoping for the Flex-Tek business unit
Lead controls testing and assurance activities
Monitor KPIs and report on control effectiveness and remediation progress
Collaborate with external advisors and internal audit to ensure alignment and assurance
Proactively contribute to the internal controls change agenda for the division
Influence and challenge divisional leadership to adopt best practices in controls
Qualification
Required
ACA/ACCA qualified with significant post-qualification experience
Proven track record in leading internal control programs in a SOX or Provision 29 context
Experience in business partnering with finance and operations
Strong understanding of COSO, COBIT, and control frameworks (including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting)
Internal / External Audit
Ability to set strategic objectives and make strategic decisions within scope
Ability to set and communicate clear targets in line with a larger change effort
Shows initiative and ability to challenge the status quo
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to suggest solutions
Leads divisional control implementation and remediation across multiple sites
Coordinates cross-functional teams including finance, IT, and operations
Supports Group-wide initiatives and contributes to control strategy and innovation
Preferred
Experience with internal control programs within a SOX environment
Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, Syteline, SAP) and control automation
Benefits
Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Culture
Work-Life Balance
Company
Smiths Group plc
For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by engineering a better future.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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