Financial Controls Analyst

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a market leading multinational business who are looking for a Financial Controls Analyst to join their finance team, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This is a unique role that offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across a broad finance function within an excellent business.

Working with key stakeholders, the Financial Controls Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring a broad range of statutory financial reporting and framework obligations are met. As a Financial Controls Analyst you be responsible for managing, reviewing and operating activities such as data analysis and reporting in line with company strategy.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the framework of internal controls for RUK, including liaison with the business process owners to ensure application and recommend improvements.
• Overseeing the management of the company expense system including data analysis and reporting to drive business improvements.
• Supporting the day to day activities of the finance function in terms of purchasing, monitoring and maintain delegation of authorities and other control activities as required.
• Monitoring specified business controls, including those performed by outsourcing partner.
• Working, as required, on "core" risk and controls work, including Asset Verification and Senior Accounting Officer administration.
• Identify and communicate internal control deficiencies or weaknesses and non-compliance with Group policies to all stakeholders (Group and local management teams).
• Supporting the wider team on other elements of financial control and to 'cross skill' to provide cover and support where required.

What skills are we looking for?

• A strong process mindset, demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
• The ability to problem solve and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and competence liaising with internal stakeholders at all levels, which is a key part of the Financial Controls Analyst position.
• The ability to make objective and fact-based decisions, involving all relevant stakeholders and following through on decisions.
• Someone who is self-motivated, driven and able to self-reflect and take ownership of personal learning and growth.
• Internal audit experience is advantageous, though not essential.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• Opportunities for training and development