Whitbread
Shared Services & Controls Analyst
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Shared Services & Controls Analyst
Shared Services & Controls Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent Location: Dunstable (LU5), Hybrid working (3 days per week in office)
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive analyst to ensure strong controls across Banking, Treasury, Finance systems access, and Accounting & Control. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with external auditors on IT General Controls, conduct monthly control testing, and support a team focused on maintaining robust financial compliance.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison for external auditors on IT General Controls.
- Conduct monthly control testing and compile the monthly controls pack.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date control testing documentation and working papers.
- Assist the Financial Control team in reviewing critical financial controls and understanding business processes.
- Support quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self-assessments.
- Integrate internal controls into daily operations and manage ad-hoc projects as needed.
- Contribute to fraud reviews while reinforcing preventive controls.
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Requirements
- Strong end-to-end financial process understanding.
- Highly analytical with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Highly organised, disciplined, and result-driven.
- Comfortable challenging others while upholding professional relationships.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders.
- Commercial experience and knowledge of end-to-end business processes.
- Familiarity with financial systems and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- Currently studying towards a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
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