Senior Internal Controls Specialist

22 Days Old

Move beyond audit. Start fixing problems, not just reporting them.
Are you currently sitting in a mid-tier or large professional practice , likely 3-5 years into audit , staring down another busy season and asking, 'I want out but I don't want to lose the technical challenge.'
This role is designed specifically for that moment . This is not a traditional internal audit role. This is a problem-solving, advisory and partnering role , sitting at the centre of a growing, international business.
You'll work with the business, not at arm's length, helping to strengthen, modernise and embed controls , rather than repeatedly testing the same ones.

What will you actually be doing?

You'll operate as a trusted internal controls advisor , partnering with finance, operational teams, control owners, external auditors and global stakeholders to:
Strengthen and modernise the internal control framework as the business continues to scale internationally

Fix issues, not just identify them - supporting remediation, designing better controls and embedding sustainable solutions

Review, challenge and improve financial controls , identifying gaps and operational weaknesses before they become problems

Support SOX and wider assurance requirements , without being buried in repetitive, low-value testing

Build strong stakeholder relationships , influencing how controls are designed, owned and operated across the organisation

This is a step on from audit and you're no longer reporting findings and walking away. You stay involved, influence outcomes and see the impact of your work.

Why this role stands out

More influence, less repetition

Real ownership of controls and improvement initiatives

Visibility with senior stakeholders across a global organisation

A first move into industry that still stretches you technically

A role where your audit skillset is used to add value , not just tick boxes

In short: you move from testing controls to owning and improving them .

Who this role is likely to suit

This role is ideally suited to someone from:
Big 4 / Top 10 audit or internal audit

Financial Controls / SOX / Risk & Assurance backgrounds

You're likely operating at:
Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager level

Technically strong

Commercially curious

Comfortable working with people, not just processes

Ready for your first move into industry without losing credibility or challenge

The opportunity

This is a high-impact role in a fast-moving, international environment where controls genuinely matter. You'll be trusted, listened to and given the platform to shape how things are done , not just document how they are today.
If you're ready to step away from pure audit and into a role where you can influence, improve and make a visible difference , this is worth a conversation. For a confidential, consultative overview , please contact a member of Gifford and Partners .

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Location:
Leeds
Salary:
£55,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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