Investment Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a self-driven and experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a result-oriented, strategic, and proactive candidate to join our dynamic multinational team to lead the Regional Audit & Compliance, reporting directly to the Regional CFO.

Working as part of the regional hub based in Manchester, supporting Northern European countries, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact across multiple markets and enhance your career in a truly global environment.

Being responsible for audit and compliance management, under the direct leadership of the Regional CFO, you will support several market organizations (business entities) and their senior finance leadership team to deliver impactful results and contribute to long-term Hilti strategy to make the construction industry better.

With a development path outlined for this role outside of the audit function, you'll bring broad finance experience, with a foundation in Audit and will be keen to develop within the organisation.

• Act as a trusted business partner in risk identification and process compliance improvements
• Develop and manage the audit roadmap for the region
• Execute independent process audits and provide valuable insights and recommendations to the Leadership team of market organizations (business entities)
• Be the voice of the Region in close cooperation with global corporate audit team to improve efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls framework
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of strategic finance projects while ensuring timely delivery, met expectations and maintaining high standards

• Finance related bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or CPA (or equivalent ACA, CGMA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA)
• Understanding or experience in internal/external audit alongside experience in another finance functions/areas; controlling; finance analyst, FP&A or accounting
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders at all levels of organization
• Excellent communication skills
• A willingness and ability towards continuous learning
• To be geographically flexible; motivation to pursue an international career

We’re more than just a company—we’re a community. At our core, we believe in empowering our employees to succeed both professionally and personally and supporting them every step of the way. Unlock unparalleled growth opportunities within the UK and beyond.

We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:

• Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
• 6% employer pension contributions
• Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Company vehicle and fuel card for sales roles
• 33 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
• Paid leave to work on charitable projects
• Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback
• Different ways to work flexibly, including working from home and compressed hours
• Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics
• Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teams

Our Regional Head Office is based at Circle Square in Central Manchester, near Oxford Rd train station and St Peter's Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and flexible working options. Please discuss your flexibility needs during your interview.