Senior Group Controls Analyst — Risk & Assurance Lead

Sky UK; London Borough of Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension package with up to 9% employer

Private healthcare with mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Job summary

Sky Group is seeking an experienced audit/assurance professional to execute end-to-end assurance activities across planning, execution and reporting. You will collaborate with global teams, analyze processes, evaluate controls, and present findings using Excel and PowerPoint.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or Auditor (ACA, ACCA, CMA, CIA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience.
• Strong experience in internal controls, risk, or assurance environments and good foundational understanding of technology concepts and IT controls
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement with experience presenting/training
• Highly organized and adaptable, with ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Executes aspects of the standard assurance process across planning, execution and reporting.
• Partners with international colleagues across multiple time zones
• Creates and presents detailed reporting using Microsoft Office tools
• Performs data analysis to understand operations, assess risk and define project scope
• Contributes to engagement planning and timeline
• Evaluates records and processes for compliance with policies, procedures and laws
• Applies assurance procedures to test controls and address significant risks
• Documents findings with root-cause analysis and recommends actions
• Supports team in understanding auditing methodology and standards
• Identifies opportunities to improve assurance processes and tools

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CMA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

Sky Group is seeking an experienced audit/assurance professional to execute end-to-end assurance activities across planning, execution and reporting. You will collaborate with global teams, analyze processes, evaluate controls, and present findings using Excel and PowerPoint.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.