Jr. Internal Auditor

Junior Internal Auditor
Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) is a global materials technology company with business units specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance materials, components and gas cylinders to customers in a broad range of growing end-markets around the world. We are comprised of Luxfer MEL Technologies, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Luxfer Graphic Arts and Luxfer Magtech.

The Package - Junior Internal Auditor
As a Jr. Internal Auditor, you will receive a salary in the region of £30-35k per annum, with the level dependent on experience and potentially negotiable for the right candidate, along with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to 15% of salary, and additional benefits to include:

1. Permanent contract, with full time hours, Monday to Friday
2. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
3. Company pension
4. Health care provision
5. Free on-site parking

The Role – Junior Internal Auditor
Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, as a Jr. Internal Auditor you will assist with the development of the internal audit plan to provide assurance over new and emerging risks, establishing common processes, policies, and procedures across a multi-location, international company. Your duties will include although not be limited to:

1. Assisting in the review and analysis of Luxfer PLC business unit processes, evaluating financial information systems, management procedures, and internal controls to ensure that records are accurate, and controls are adequate to protect against fraud, error and waste.
2. Assisting in the review of business unit operations, evaluating efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures, laws, and government regulations.
3. Performing audit testing on behalf of management to support their attestation regarding the internal control environment of the group's financial applications, and procedures in conjunction with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
4. Performing SOX self-assessment audit testing of all business processes, including IT functions and entity level controls.
5. Performing various thematic audit testing across all the business units in line with the annual audit plan.
6. Reporting findings to the Internal Audit team.
7. Supporting the Internal Audit team during management reporting meetings.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform SOX compliance controls testing over various entities of the group, involving the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
2. Assist with the development of the group’s internal audit plan to provide assurance over new and emerging risks.
3. Assist in the execution and delivery of internal audits in line with agreed scope and deadline.
4. Assist in the production of audit reports that address the cause of issues and ensure recommendations are commercial and address the ongoing sustainability of the control environment.
5. Ensure recommendations are followed up to closure and drive timely issue resolution and sustainability of implemented controls.
6. Promote risk and compliance awareness in the business.

Our Requirements – Junior Internal Auditor

1. Experience in Finance or Audit
2. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in a relevant field. (e.g. Accountancy / finance)
3. Part-qualified professional accountancy/audit qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA) preferred but not essential.
4. Driving license desirable but not essential.
5. Strong computer/IT skills. (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TEAMS)
6. Strong communication and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
7. Growth mindset with a desire to learn, develop and share knowledge.
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as this role is hybrid, predominantly based at the head office in Swinton, Manchester with the option to work from home two/three days per week.
9. Flexible, as occasional travel is required to some sites in the US and UK and may include stays of up to 3 weeks per trip.
10. Proven “right to reside” in the UK.

The Luxfer Culture: Be Part of Something Bigger
We’re committed to a culture of teamwork, open communication, and the personal development of each member of our team. Our vision is to be the global partner of choice in the supply of high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials. We believe everyone here can make a difference, and our people are testament to that. By hiring the best talent and providing the best tools for our people to get the job done, we give everyone the chance to share in our success.

How to Apply / Interviews
All applications for this Internal Auditor vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this Internal Auditor role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and/or accompanying cover letter.

Interviews: We’re dedicated to providing a great candidate experience. If you are shortlisted for this role, you’ll be invited to a first stage Microsoft Teams video interview within 2 weeks of your application.