Senior Finance Analyst - IT Controls

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Controls Assurance Team. This pivotal role involves assessing and delivering internal control assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing control management. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic finance team, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial processes. With a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, this company offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy benefits like employee discounts, personal development opportunities, and flexible leave policies while making a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Employee discount (ASOS discount)

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn Learning materials

25 days paid annual leave + a celebration day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in Internal Controls and Business Processes.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with IT General Controls.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and documenting internal control assessments and deficiencies.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring data accuracy in the GRC tool.

Skills

Internal Controls

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Excel (PivotTables, Lookups, SumIfs)

Attention to Detail

Business Process Understanding

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

ERP Systems

GRC Tool (Risk Smart)

Job description

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Senior Finance Analyst - IT Controls, London

Client: ASOS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8c827d552096

Job Views: 1

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description

This role sits within the Controls Assurance Team, part of the wider ASOS Finance Team. It involves assessing, documenting, and delivering internal control assessments, addressing control deficiencies by supporting the creation and implementation of effective controls. You will partner with the business by advising on control management, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring data accuracy in the GRC tool.

The Details

• Testing, reporting, and delivering internal controls reviews.
• Performing and supporting walkthroughs of processes as part of the controls assurance programme.
• Supporting ASOS to remediate control gaps by designing and implementing efficient, standardized controls.
• Providing guidance on controls management, including implementation, review of control design, and RACMs.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders and assurance providers, including Internal Auditors.
• Championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Controls Assurance

• Testing financial and non-financial controls, including IT General Controls.
• Ensuring high standards in controls assurance documentation and investigating issues as needed.
• Supporting control remediation activities as a trusted advisor, tracking and following up on actions.
• Owning monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation testing and reporting to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining data accuracy in the GRC tool (Risk Smart), including RACMs, actions, and issues.
• Providing ad-hoc advice to finance teams on internal control queries.

Key Relationships

Financial Control (including Accounts Payable and Financial Accounting), Finance Tech, and Commercial Finance.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience with Internal Controls, Business Processes, and IT General Controls.
• Knowledge of internal controls and UK Corporate Governance Code requirements.
• Experience documenting RACMs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and designing internal system controls.
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel (PivotTables, Lookups, SumIfs) or data analytical tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Keen to learn and understand business processes.
• Constructively challenging the business when appropriate.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Personal development opportunities through ASOS Develops
• Employee sample sales
• Access to LinkedIn Learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance

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