Group Controls Analyst

Full job description

As part of our exciting expansion, B&M are creating a brand-new role within our Internal Controls team. We’re looking for a Group Controls Analyst to help strengthen our internal control environment, enhance governance practices, and ensure consistency across our growing Group structure.

Reporting to the Group Controls Manager, you’ll play a key role in designing, implementing, and monitoring effective internal controls across multiple business units. This high-impact role offers visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to shape the future of our risk and controls framework.

You will be responsible for:

Supporting, implementing and maintaining the Group’s internal controls framework

Assisting in documenting and reviewing key financial and operational processes to ensure that control design is robust and aligned with risk appetite

Performing periodic testing of controls, including walkthroughs and sample-based testing, to assess both design and operating effectiveness

Tracking control deficiencies and support remediation plans in collaboration with control owners

Helping to prepare internal reports on control performance and emerging risks for management and the audit committee

Helping to monitor and report on employee expenses, including PSA tracking and compliance

Contributing to various improvement projects within Group Finance

Our ideal candidate will have:

The ability to analyse information and challenge constructively, a critical thinker

A strong work ethic, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Whilst a recognised accounting/audit/risk management qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is not essential, the intention to work towards, or already pursuing/achieved this would be advantageous. Study support is available!

Solid Excel skills and an interest in process improvement and control design

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience with GRC Tools would be beneficial

Prior experience in finance, internal/external audit, or a controls-related environment is preferred