**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. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + 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. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education, Experience:** + 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. **Job** Finance **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2416340 **Relocation Package** No