About Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a US-listed global leader in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Group operates across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, providing high-quality products and services to professional customers through an extensive distribution network.
In Europe, GPC operates through Alliance Automotive Group and other subsidiaries, supporting independent distributors and repair networks across multiple countries.
About the UK&IE Region
The UK&IE region represents a key strategic market within GPC Europe. It relies on a strong network of distribution centres and branches serving automotive professionals.
As part of the European Internal Audit organization, we are currently recruiting an Internal Operational Auditor – UK&IE.
Reporting Line
The position reports directly to the Europe Operational Audit Senior Manager and is part of the European Internal Audit team.
Role & Key Responsibilities
As Internal Operational Auditor – UK&IE, your primary role is to perform on-site operational audits across the UK&IE region to ensure that Group and local internal procedures are properly applied, particularly in the areas of:
- Cash management
- Inventory and stock controls
- Revenue recognition and sales processes
You play a key role in securing operational processes, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement at site level.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Conducting Operational Audits
- Plan and carry out on-site audits at branches and distribution centres
- Assess compliance with internal policies and procedures related to:
- Cash handling and safeguarding
- Inventory management and stock accuracy
- Sales processes and revenue reliability
- Test key controls defined by the Group
- Identify gaps, control weaknesses and root causes
2. Reporting & Documentation
- Document audit work and conclusions in the Group audit tool
- Draft clear, structured and actionable audit reports
- Assess risk levels and prioritize recommendations
- Follow up on remediation action plans with local management
3. Business Partnering & Continuous Improvement
- Act as a trusted partner for operational teams
- Raise awareness of internal control requirements and operational risks
- Provide pragmatic recommendations to strengthen processes
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational control practices within the UK&IE region
- Escalate recurring or structural issues to the European level when relevant
Profile
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a related field
Experience
We are open to two types of profiles:
- Operationally experienced profile with a background in site management, operational finance, controlling, stock management or similar hands-on roles
or
- Recent graduate with a strong interest in operational audit and internal control, eager to work close to the field and gain exposure to operational environments
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Strong organisationnel and documentation skills
- Ability to interact confidently with operational teams
- Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-oriented approach
- Fluent English (mandatory) – written and spoken
- French would be a plus
Location & Travel
- Based in Bradford (UK) or Milton Keynes (UK)
- Frequent travel across UK & Ireland
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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a related field
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- Ability to interact confidently with operational teams
- Pragmatic, hands-on, solution-oriented approach
- Operational experience in site management, operational finance, controlling, stock management, or similar hands-on roles
- Strong interest in operational audit and internal control
- French language skills
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
