Business Analyst - Controls

Whitbread; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15%

60% off Premier Inn stays

Free Barista coffee on site

Job summary

Whitbread PLC is seeking a commercially minded analyst to scrutinise business processes and data, identifying improvements and supporting governance across Finance, Shared Services, Technology and Operations. You’ll deliver clear reporting packs, monitor controls and help the business reduce risk.

You will enjoy solving problems, interpreting data and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, using strong Excel and BI skills to drive informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards or management information.
• Exposure to finance systems, ERP platforms or business applications.
• Experience working within governance, risk, controls, audit, compliance or operational excellence environments.
• The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and data to identify control weaknesses, process improvements and operational risks.
• Produce and present regular reporting packs and management information to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor finance system access, user permissions and segregation of duties controls across key platforms.
• Support the testing and review of business and system controls, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Track and report on action plans, ensuring agreed improvements are implemented effectively.
• Assist with IT controls reviews, third-party assurance activities and internal governance processes.
• Investigate trends, anomalies and exceptions within operational and financial data.
• Work with stakeholders to strengthen processes, improve data quality and embed best practice.
• Support fraud prevention activities through data review, monitoring and control analysis.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that help improve business performance and reduce risk.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Reports & dashboards

Governance & controls

ERP exposure

Job description

Salary - Up to £33,000 + Bonus and Benefits

Job Type - Permanent

This role will play a key role in analysing business processes, monitoring system controls, identifying improvement opportunities and supporting governance activities across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Shared Services, Technology and Operations to ensure key processes are operating effectively and efficiently.

This role would suit someone with strong analytical skills who enjoys investigating data, understanding how systems and processes interact, and helping the business make informed decisions through accurate reporting and insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and data to identify control weaknesses, process improvements and operational risks.
• Produce and present regular reporting packs and management information to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor finance system access, user permissions and segregation of duties controls across key platforms.
• Support the testing and review of business and system controls, documenting findings and recommendations.
• Track and report on action plans, ensuring agreed improvements are implemented effectively.
• Assist with IT controls reviews, third-party assurance activities and internal governance processes.
• Investigate trends, anomalies and exceptions within operational and financial data.
• Work with stakeholders to strengthen processes, improve data quality and embed best practice.
• Support fraud prevention activities through data review, monitoring and control analysis.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that help improve business performance and reduce risk.

Why you'll love it here

Bonus up to 15%

Up to 60% off stays at Premier inn and HUB

Free Barista coffee on site

About You

We're looking for an inquisitive and commercially minded analyst who enjoys solving problems, interpreting data and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards or management information.
• The confidence to challenge existing ways of working and recommend improvements.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to finance systems, ERP platforms or business applications.
• Experience working within governance, risk, controls, audit, compliance or operational excellence environments.
• Knowledge of process mapping, control frameworks or continuous improvement methodologies.