Controls Analyst

Category: Support Centre - Finance

Location: : Houghton Regis

Work Level 5 Hybrid working 3 days a week in Dunstable Support centre


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

  
Acting as the main contact for external auditors on IT General Controls.
 
Completing monthly control testing and preparing the monthly controls pack.

Keeping all control testing documentation and working papers accurate and up to date.
  
Supporting the Financial Control team by reviewing key financial controls and understanding business processes.
  
Helping with quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self‑assessments.
  
Helping to embed internal controls into day‑to‑day operations and supporting ad‑hoc projects.

Contributing to fraud reviews and supporting 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

Private Healthcare: Bupa 

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.


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.

Job ref: 156117-4492
Advertised: 16 Apr 2026
Application closed: 02 May 2026

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