Controls Analyst

Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK

Location: Dunstable Support centre

Working Pattern: Hybrid working 3 days in the office Monday to Wednesday

We're looking for a detail oriented and proactive analyst. You'll play an important role in ensuring strong controls across Banking, Treasury, Finance systems access, and Accounting & Control. The role includes working with external auditors on IT General Controls, carrying out monthly control testing and reporting, and supporting the team with walkthroughs, control reviews, and clear documentation. You'll also help with quarterly FCF and ITGC submissions, monitor and follow up on control issues, and support the business in maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with policies and procedures.

What you'll be doing

• Act as the main contact for external auditors on IT General Controls.
• Complete monthly control testing and prepare the monthly controls pack.
• Keep all control testing documentation and working papers accurate and up to date.
• Support the Financial Control team by reviewing key financial controls and understanding business processes.
• Help with quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self assessments.
• Embed internal controls into day to day operations and support ad hoc projects.
• Contribute to fraud reviews and support controls that help prevent fraud.

Why you'll love it here

• Bonus: 15%
• Brand discounts: up to 60% off Premier inn hotel stays and 25% off restaurant.
• Perks at Work access.

What you'll need

• Good understanding of end to end financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured, methodical approach to solving problems.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when working with others.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and focused on delivering results.
• Comfortable challenging others while maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence working with non finance stakeholders.
• Broad commercial experience and an understanding of end to end business processes.
• Understanding of finance systems.
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO would be advantageous.
• Currently studying towards a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK