Senior Analyst - Financial Compliance

Sysco International; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global foodservice distributor in Ashford is seeking a Finance Compliance Analyst to join their International Financial Reporting team. The role involves ensuring financial controls, supporting compliance, and leading balance sheet reviews across multiple countries. Ideal candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in audit and a strong understanding of financial controls. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Early Access to Your Earnings

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Special Sysco Product Discounts

Free Mortgage Advice

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in working in financial controls.
• Experience in external or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the process to collect and consolidate supplementary data.
• Lead the monthly International balance sheet review process.
• Support policy alignment across international businesses.

Skills

Financial controls

Excel skills

Understanding of IFRS

Attention to detail

Planning and organization

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting and consolidation systems

Job description

Job Description

'Sysco International' is part of the wider Sysco family and due to our journey through a significant period of transformation and growth we now have an exciting new opportunity for 'Finance Compliance Analyst' to join the International Financial Reporting team on a full time, permanent basis.

Reporting to the Finance Compliance Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring that appropriate financial controls, policies and processes are implemented and maintained across the International businesses, in 7 countries. You'll support in assessing processes and controls making recommendations on best practice, suggesting enhancements and supporting with the implementation of any necessary improvements/changes, helping to define their procedures and improve their controls. You can expect to partner with finance teams to ensure any SAAS findings are remediated and ensure balance sheet accuracy across multiple legal entities. A key role that will help identify opportunities for alignment of process to Sysco Finance Manual, whilst preparing for quarterly Process & Control meetings.

This is a hybrid working opportunity, there will be a requirement to work at the Brakes office located in Ashford, Kent once per week for team collaboration, so the successful candidate must be in a commutable distance and be flexible with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Define and manage the process to collect and consolidate supplementary data across the European/Int'l markets for the purpose of monitoring alignment to Sysco's policies and aid monthly submissions.
• Lead the monthly International balance sheet review process and prepare and present documentation at quarterly policy and controls meetings to senior leadership (country CFOs, FDs).
• Review & understand local balance sheet processes, controls and reconciliations, investigate variances and support in recommending improvements.
• Support the Finance Manager to drive policy alignment across international businesses by enhancing, improving and reinforcing compliance with Sysco policies, SOX, FAMM, DOA etc.
• Business partner with all International finance teams to ensure the SAAS 23 minimum controls are implemented and operating effectively. Provide advice, support and recommendations where required.
• Track and monitor internal and external audit recommendations by market and support where necessary to ensure that identified actions are remediated.
• Support business/technology transformation by providing guidance on accounting policies to ensure alignment across Europe and to Sysco's Finance Manual.
• Ensure that automated controls are being implemented in new tools and that they are compliant with the minimum controls where applicable.
• Support local teams with documentation and improvements on the journey to SOX readiness.
• Support M&A and the onboarding of new businesses to Sysco's processes and controls.
• Support the Finance Manager - Financial Compliance - Int'l with ad-hoc projects.
• Support Sysco Corporate and local finance teams in relation to the implementation of new Sustainability reporting requirements, including EU CSRD

To be successful:

Are you ready to take your first step into industry and have experience working in financial controls? We're looking for an individual who is recently ACA / ACCA qualified with experience working in external or internal audit as well as a strong understanding of financial controls. This role requires strong Excel skills with experience in using accounting and consolidation systems with a high level of attention to detail including accuracy and thoroughness to avoid errors in financial information. An understanding of IFRS, USGAAP and SOX would also be beneficial. Exceptional planning, organisation and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment is essential.

What's in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & Hybrid working contract
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you'll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.