Whitbread, Houghton Regis, England, United Kingdom
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Whitbread Houghton Regis, England, United Kingdom
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It is essential that Whitbread, owner of the leading budget hotel brand Premier Inn, has a robust second line of defence ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, finance system user access, and accounting & control are well-managed.
The role of Senior Controls Analyst will be responsible for ensuring segregation of duties across financial transactions through monthly review of access conflicts and acting as the technical lead for the SOFY system. You will lead internal reviews on fraud vulnerability, develop response frameworks, and be a key presenter at the Fraud Steering Committee on a quarterly basis.
This role would suit someone transitioning from an accounting practice into industry.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid - a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Why You’ll Love It Here
* Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
* Healthcare: Bupa plus family
* Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What You’ll Do
* Conduct fraud reviews and controls to mitigate fraud, including maintaining the fraud risk register.
* Lead COSO activities in response to BEIS Paper on audit effectiveness and implement UK corporate governance code.
* Perform monthly controls testing through process walkthroughs and sample controls testing.
* Manage SOFY system controls and monthly segregation of duties controls.
* Review IT General controls and service auditor reports.
* Document controls validation results thoroughly, maintaining complete working papers.
* Monitor progress of control deficiencies and audit actions, reporting to the Controls Steering Group.
* Support period-end reviews related to SOFY (Controls System)/FCF system access controls and assurance analysis.
* Assist in preparing and delivering training and awareness workshops for control owners.
* Build relationships with key stakeholders to improve processes and controls.
* Coordinate disaster recovery efforts.
* Engage with external auditors (Deloitte) to ensure controls are well-reflected in audit plans.
* Foster a culture of strong financial controls across the business.
What We Need
* Excellent academic background
* Part-qualified or qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
* Understanding of business processes, risk evaluation, and control implementation
* Knowledge of control frameworks such as COSO
* Technical expertise across accounting and financial areas
* Analytical and methodical approach to business analysis
* Broad commercial experience and understanding of end-to-end processes
* Knowledge of fraud mitigation and control processes
Join Our Finance Team at Whitbread
We are experiencing exciting growth and transformation, with opportunities in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Join us to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from under-represented groups and support flexible working arrangements.
Job ref: 64430-4492
Advertised: 29 Apr 2025
Seniorities & Employment Type
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time
Job Function & Industry
* Finance and Sales
* Hospitality
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