Group Controls & Compliance Specialist

At Inchcape, we believe strong careers are built through meaningful work, learning and collaboration. Join our Group HQ and become part of a global organisation where you’ll be supported to grow while contributing to work that truly matters.

Our Group Internal Control team is seeking a Group Controls & Compliance Specialist. Reporting to the Group Controls & Compliance Manager, you will support the implementation of the Internal Control Framework and provide ongoing assurance over the effectiveness of the control environment. You will act as a trusted partner to the business, working closely with senior stakeholders across regions and functions.

What you’ll do

• Manage the end‑to‑end Internal Control assurance process, acting as a key point of contact for control owners.
• Support control owners through self‑assessments, walkthroughs, continuous testing and validation activities.
• Identify control gaps, define action plans and monitor remediation to strengthen the control environment.
• Own the reporting of Internal Control findings and insights, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain and support the Group’s compliance technology tools, ensuring controls libraries and certification processes remain effective and up to date.
• Act as a controls ambassador, supporting training, communication of standards and the adoption of control automation across the business.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA); additional certifications are an advantage.
• Experience working with Global Internal Control Frameworks and assurance activities within complex, regulated, multinational organisations.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, UK Corporate Governance requirements and Sarbanes‑Oxley (or similar) control environments aligned to COSO and COBIT.
• Analytical and pragmatic, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and translate complexity into practical solutions.
• A confident communicator and collaborative partner, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across cultures and functions.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders across regions and cultures.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com

Additional information

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.