Risk & Controls Analyst

Michael Page Finance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in London seeks a Risk & Controls Analyst to help keep finance processes clear, consistent and well documented. You will review controls, track risks and provide useful insight for informed decisions.

Ideal candidates have strong financial analysis skills, advanced Excel, and experience with Power BI. ACCA/CIMA/ACA studies are encouraged, with a focus on business performance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting tools such as Power BI to analyse large datasets and deliver actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial modelling.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance teams.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support business decision‑making.
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with a desire to progress within a finance analytics function.
• Proactive, inquisitive and detail‑oriented, with a passion for using data to drive continuous improvement and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Review finance processes and controls to identify areas that need clearer documentation or improvement.
• Maintain risk and control records, ensuring information is accurate, current and easy to access.
• Track agreed actions and follow up with relevant colleagues to support timely completion.
• Prepare clear reports and updates on key risks, controls and outstanding actions.
• Support the development of practical control guidance for Accounting & Finance processes.
• Help test the effectiveness of existing controls and record findings in a structured way.
• Work with finance colleagues to understand process changes and reflect them in risk documentation.
• Provide organised analysis that supports consistent risk and controls oversight.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Power BI

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Data-driven

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Tools

Power BI

Job description

As a Risk & Controls Analyst in London, you will help keep finance processes clear, consistent and well documented.

You will review controls, track risks and provide useful insight that helps the Accounting & Finance department make informed decisions.

Client Details

Work within a scaling organisation backed by significant investment and long‑term growth strategy.

Description

• Review finance processes and controls to identify areas that need clearer documentation or improvement.
• Maintain risk and control records, ensuring information is accurate, current and easy to access.
• Track agreed actions and follow up with relevant colleagues to support timely completion.
• Prepare clear reports and updates on key risks, controls and outstanding actions.
• Support the development of practical control guidance for Accounting & Finance processes.
• Help test the effectiveness of existing controls and record findings in a structured way.
• Work with finance colleagues to understand process changes and reflect them in risk documentation.
• Provide organised analysis that supports consistent risk and controls oversight.

Profile

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting tools such as Power BI to analyse large datasets and deliver actionable insights.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial modelling.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance teams.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities that support business decision‑making.
• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with a desire to progress within a finance analytics function.
• Proactive, inquisitive and detail‑oriented, with a passion for using data to drive continuous improvement and business performance.

Job Offer

• Permanent Risk & Controls Analyst position based in London.
• Salary of £27,000 to £33,000, dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.