Risk & Controls Analyst

Michael Page; Greater London; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page in London is seeking a Risk & Controls Analyst to help keep finance processes clear, consistent and well documented. You will review controls, track risks and provide insights to help the Accounting & Finance department make informed decisions.

Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and progress toward ACCA/CIMA/ACA are highly valued. The role is permanent in London with a salary range of £27,000 to £33,000 per year.

Competenze

• Proven experience in financial analysis, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Ability to interpret and present complex data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.

Mansioni

• Review finance processes and controls to identify areas for clearer documentation or improvement.
• Maintain risk and control records, ensuring information is accurate and accessible.
• Track agreed actions and liaise with colleagues to support timely completion.
• Prepare clear reports on key risks, controls and outstanding actions.
• Support the development of practical control guidance for Accounting & Finance processes.
• Test the effectiveness of existing controls and record findings.
• Work with finance colleagues to reflect process changes in risk documentation.
• Provide organized analysis that supports risk and controls oversight.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Financial modelling

ACCA/CIMA/ACA study

Formazione

ACCA/CIMA/ACA study (in progress)

Strumenti

Power BI

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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.