Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description:

Your Impact

Leonardo UK has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Corporate Internal Audit team. This is a chance to be part of a diverse and collaborative team who is committed to delivering meaningful assurance and supporting business improvement. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel across the UK sites reporting to the VP Corporate Internal Audit.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will:

• Lead and deliver end-to-end risk-based audits independently, including scoping, fieldwork, reporting and follow up in line with IIA standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Participate in annual risk assessments for developing the risk-based internal audit plan
• Connect with various levels of stakeholders across the business to discuss audit progress and results to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Test and assess effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Be a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Encourage healthy debate and collaboration among the audit team and auditees.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, regulatory change and best practices.
• Assist in mentoring and training less experienced team members.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and department initiatives, as needed.
• Support the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools, including use of A.I.
• Support the VP Corporate Internal Audit in functional reporting and budget monitoring.
• Travel to locations as required for both internal audit and training/team purposes.

What You’Ll Bring

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CISA)
• Proven experience in planning, scoping, and executing risk-based audits across compliance, financial and operational areas.
• Experience in supervising, reviewing and providing on the job training of junior team members.
• Skilled in drafting audit reports that highlight key findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent audits and delivering within tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Ability to assess compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or SQL)
• Understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and ability to collaborate with IT auditors on integrated audits (ideal)
• Experience in preparing management reporting (Board/Audit Committee)

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why Join Us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK.

Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers.

If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations:

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid