Financial Risk & Control Analyst

This role would suit someone who is currently in finance and either is * Sitting in practice * Sitting in industry with balance sheet experience * Wanting to take a route outside of management accounting About the Business An opportunity to be a Financial Risk and Control Analyst for a leading UK services company based in Longbridge, who have lots of opportunity for internal development and progression. This role is great for a dedicated finance professional to join a positive and caring team. Main Duties: As a Financial Risk & Control Analyst your main duties include: * Oversee the safe and compliant execution of operational activities on behalf of all stakeholders. * Ensure all regulatory requirements and internal operational standards are fully adhered to. * Prepare monthly sector-level reports outlining key risk areas and highlighting emerging concerns. * Participate in, and when needed lead, quarterly balance-sheet reviews for each sector. * Use risk assessments to identify contracts that require review and allocate them to the appropriate finance team members. * Collaborate with Profit Protection teams to ensure assigned reviews are completed. * Evaluate completed reviews to identify potential risks and share a summary dashboard with relevant finance groups. * Conduct account reviews and reconciliations to confirm adherence to correct processes and flag any units requiring attention. * Examine stock and cash discrepancies, analyse recurring patterns, and identify errors or indicators of possible fraud. Location / Office / Culture The role offers hybrid working (3 days a week) and is based in their contemporary office in Longbridge. The business values teamwork and growth, which is shown through their success and hard-working finance team. Due to the size of the company employee progression is highly valued and encouraged. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * Solid understanding of fundamental accounting practices. * Strong capability to interpret, assess, and draw insights from data. * Clear and structured communication skills, both written and verbal. * Proficient with standard IT tools, particularly Excel. * Familiarity with systems such as SAP and Nexus. Why Join the business * Flexible working. * Strong progression opportunities. * Large, collaborative finance team. * Generous holiday allowance About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: KS60776