Risk and Controls Analyst

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a South Yorkshire market-leading multinational business who are looking for a Risk and Controls Analyst to join their Rotherham-based Financial Controls team. 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, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a broad range of statutory financial reporting and framework obligations are met. As a Risk and Controls Analyst, you will be responsible for managing, reviewing and operating activities such as data analysis and reporting in line with the company's strategy.

What will you be doing?

1. Supporting the framework of internal controls for RUK, including liaison with the business process owners to ensure application and recommend improvements.
2. Overseeing the management of the company's expense system, including data analysis and reporting to drive business improvements.
3. Supporting the day-to-day activities of the finance function in terms of purchasing, monitoring and maintaining delegation of authorities and other control activities as required.
4. Monitoring specified business controls, including those performed by the outsourcing partner.
5. Working, as required, on "core" risk and controls work, including Asset Verification and Senior Accounting Officer administration.
6. Identify and communicate internal control deficiencies or weaknesses and non-compliance with Group policies to all stakeholders (Group and local management teams).
7. The Risk and Controls Analyst will support 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?

1. A strong process mindset, demonstrating initiative and proactivity.
2. The ability to problem solve and strong analytical skills.
3. Excellent communication skills and competence in liaising with internal stakeholders at all levels.
4. The ability to make objective and fact-based decisions, involving all relevant stakeholders and following through on decisions.
5. Someone self-motivated, driven and able to self-reflect and take ownership of personal learning and growth.
6. Internal audit experience is advantageous, though not essential.

What's on offer?

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

Apply below to avoid missing out!