Controls Analyst

Rsgroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RS Group is seeking a Controls Analyst to help build a robust global control environment that supports governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. You will work under the Senior Manager- Controls, helping embed controls into core processes and deliver clear reporting to leadership.

The role offers hybrid working with a London office, exposure to ICFR/ICP and collaboration with Finance, Transformation, and ERP initiatives, while enabling continuous improvement across a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls.
• Proficiency with control documentation, testing and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and operating RS Group's global control framework.
• Ensure controls are designed, documented, and applied consistently across the organisation.
• Provide oversight and reporting to senior leadership on progress and risk exposure.

Skills

Audit & risk management

Internal controls

Documentation & testing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA

CRMA/CISA/IRM qualifications

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

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Controls Analyst

Location: London, ENG, GB, N1C 4AG

Brand: RS Group

Function: Finance

Work Location: Hybrid

Location : This is a hybrid role, offering a combination of being able to work remotely and from our London office.

Contract Type : Permanent

Grade : HAY10

The Opportunity

This role helps build a sustainable control environment that supports governance, risk management, and operational excellence. It ensures controls are practical, scalable, and embedded into business processes, enabling RS Group to meet regulatory and strategic goals. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust and sustainable control environment within a growing and evolving function.

The Group Controls function is responsible for building and embedding a robust control environment across RS Group. This includes designing and implementing a global controls framework aligned to principal risks and financial risks, supporting compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, and enabling effective governance and risk management. The team works closely with Finance, Transformation, Operational Audit, ESG, and other key stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager- Controls, this role contributes to the effective implementation and ongoing operation of RS Group’s global control framework. It supports the integration of controls into core processes by helping ensure they are well ‑ designed, accurately documented, and consistently applied across the organisation. The role provides day ‑ to ‑ day oversight and support to key stakeholders, maintains the accuracy and functionality of the controls system, and produces clear, insightful reporting used by senior leaders to oversee progress and risk exposure. This role has significant exposure to the Director of Controls and wider leadership.

As a key point of contact for control owners, the Controls Analyst builds capability across the business by offering practical guidance, clarifying expectations, and supporting continuous improvement. The role provides broad exposure to how a global business operates and offers valuable experience in governance, controls, and cross ‑ functional collaboration.

Proactively supporting the development of RS Group’s control environment and compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code. The role helps embed a global controls framework and promotes a culture of risk and control awareness.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls (ideally gaining experience from within a FTSE firm, industry control's role, or similar).
• Proven understanding of internal control concepts, including documentation, testing and remediation.
• An appetite to become proficient in control systems (e.g. AuditBoard), including configuration, maintenance and reporting.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Proactive, curious mindset — willing to learn, ask questions, and improve the way things are done.
• Ability to analyse information, identify issues, and summarise findings clearly.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with teams across the organisation and explain control requirements to non-specialists.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and internal controls over principal risks (ICPR).
• Experience in distribution, e-commerce, or other operationally complex environments.
• Exposure to finance transformation, process harmonisation, or ERP implementation projects.
• Experience supporting system or process implementations.
• Familiarity with UK Corporate Governance Code, SOX, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Relevant professional qualification in finance, audit, or risk (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA) desirable.
• Additional certifications in risk or controls (e.g. CRMA, CISA, IRM qualifications) are highly desirable.

Ready to Make Amazing Happen?

If you would like to find out more, please contact Louise Bennett on [e-mail]

The hiring manager for this role is Will Randle – Director, Controls