Internal Controls Analyst
Company: Smiths Group
Role summary
Internal Controls Analyst is a contract role at Smiths Group in Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-21. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Internal Controls Analyst
- Company
- Smiths Group
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- contract
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-21
You’ll be helping Smiths Detection maintain its high safety standards by ensuring their global financial and operational processes are tight and effective. It is a fantastic chance to work with a world-leading security firm on a contract basis, offering great exposure to international compliance workflows and risk management.
Job description
Company Description
About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies supporting aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security.
With 5 R&D centres, 21 global offices, and 7 manufacturing sites , our 3,000 brilliant minds have spent over 40 years at the frontline , developing solutions that protect society from explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics.
Every minute of every day, our technology and people help make the world a safer place.
👉 Learn more about what we do: https://youtu.be/JmcKLJTrHLc
Job Description
Join Smiths Detection as we continue to strengthen and develop our Internal Controls function.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ACA-qualified professional looking to move from practice into industry, or for someone with existing controls experience seeking a broader global role. Working closely with the Internal Controls team, you will play a key role in assessing, testing and improving financial controls across our international business.
What You'll Be Doing
Review and assess financial control evidence submitted by global finance teams
Perform controls testing and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
Support the design and enhancement of financial control frameworks
Conduct control reviews across international business locations
Work directly with finance stakeholders to strengthen governance and control environments
Develop practical recommendations and track remediation activities
Support risk assessments, control self-assessments and governance processes
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
Travel occasionally to international sites to perform in-person control reviews
Qualifications
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (ACA preferred)
Minimum 3 years' experience within Audit or Practice
Big 4 experience highly desirable, Top 10 firms also considered
Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and risk management
Good knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence and challenge constructively
Comfortable working autonomously in a growing function
Desirable
Exposure to listed companies
Experience auditing or working with Private Equity-backed businesses
Internal Controls, Risk & Controls or Internal Audit experience
Exposure to GRC systems and control testing methodologies
Additional Information
This is a rare opportunity to join a newly established Internal Controls function where you will have genuine exposure across a global business. You'll work closely with senior finance leadership, contribute to the development of the control environment, and gain broad international exposure whilst helping shape best practice across the organisation.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full, unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.
Grade: 10
Employee Group: Permanent
Global Region: Europe