Internal Controls Manager

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Internal Controls Manager to join our team specializing in Finance for Cummins in Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the internal controls team in executing business process and internal control reviews across a business segment, region, or distributor to evaluate and strengthen the control environment.
• Design and assess business processes and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with company policies, including process mapping and documentation reviews.
• Develop and implement an annual internal control plan, overseeing SOX and review testing, and monitoring the effectiveness of control activities across key functions.
• Collaborate with business units and leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives, implement meaningful control enhancements, and safeguard company assets.
• Provide technical training and guidance to regional teams on accounting standards, company policies, and best practices in risk management and internal control.
• Support ethics and compliance investigations and present risk-related findings to leadership to raise awareness and drive accountability.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external auditors, the Business Process Analysis team, and Accounting Policy to address deficiencies and ensure alignment with regulatory and company standards.
• Mentor and develop internal controls staff, providing coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities to build a high-performing team that supports strategic business goals.

• Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a minimum of 8 years' experience in technical accounting, assurance, or risk management roles.
• Extensive knowledge of internal control frameworks, SOX requirements, and global accounting standards (US GAAP/local GAAP), with proven ability to assess and design controls across diverse business functions.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and risk management across manufacturing, service, supply chain, and shared service environments, including the use of ERP systems and IT control design.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to evaluate the cost-benefit of control implementation, conduct data analysis, and apply technologies like Power Apps to improve efficiency.
• Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience building and developing high-performing teams, resolving conflicts, and influencing process change in complex, cross-functional environments.

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or related certification required.
• Significant relevant work experience, including supervisory experience, required.