Shared Services & Controls Analyst

Whitbread PLC; Dunstable, Houghton Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 15%

Brand discounts: Premier Inn & Dining

Perks at Work access

Job summary

Whitbread PLC in the UK is seeking a Shared Services & Controls Analyst to strengthen financial controls across Banking, Treasury, Finance systems access, and Accounting & Control. The role involves coordinating with external auditors on IT General Controls, performing monthly control testing and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

You will support the team with walkthroughs, control reviews, and clear reporting; assist with quarterly FCF submissions and embed robust controls into

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal controls.
• Experience working with external auditors is a plus.
• Excellent documentation and walkthrough skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for external auditors on IT General Controls.
• Complete monthly control testing and prepare the monthly controls pack.
• Keep all control testing documentation up to date.
• Support Financial Control by reviewing key financial controls.
• Assist with quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self-assessments.
• Embed internal controls into day-to-day operations and support ad-hoc projects.
• Contribute to fraud reviews and controls to prevent fraud.

Skills

Financial processes

Analytical

Organised

Stakeholder comms

Presentation

COSO knowledge

Auditing

Finance systems

Education

Finance qualification in progress (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday 7 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Friday 21 August 2026 at 23:59

Job Title: Shared Services & Controls Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid working 3 days a week in the office based in Dunstable LU5

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive analyst. You’ll play an important role in ensuring strong controls across Banking, Treasury, Finance systems access, and Accounting & Control. The role includes working with external auditors on IT General Controls, carrying out monthly control testing and reporting, and supporting the team with walkthroughs, control reviews, and clear documentation. You’ll also help with quarterly FCF and ITGC submissions, monitor and follow up on control issues, and support the business in maintaining strong financial controls and compliance with policies and procedures.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the main contact for external auditors on IT General Controls.
• Completing monthly control testing and preparing the monthly controls pack.
• Keeping all control testing documentation and working papers accurate and up to date.
• Supporting the Financial Control team by reviewing key financial controls and understanding business processes.
• Helping with quarterly Financial Control Framework (FCF) self-assessments.
• Helping to embed internal controls into day-to-day operations and supporting ad-hoc projects.
• Contributing to fraud reviews and supporting controls that help prevent fraud.

Why you’ll love it here

• Bonus: 15%
• Brand discounts: Up to 60% off Premier inn hotel stays and 25% off Restaurant
• Perks at Work access

What you’ll need

• Good understanding of end-to-end financial processes.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured, methodical approach to solving problems.
• Highly organised, disciplined, and focused on delivering results.
• Comfortable challenging others while maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders.
• Broad commercial experience and an understanding of end-to-end business processes.
• Understanding of finance systems.
• Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO
• Currently studying towards a finance qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).

Whitbread Court, Porz Ave, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5XE, UK