Controls Analyst

at  Wickes

We are hiring! We are looking to recruit a Controls Analyst on a FTC for 12 months to join our Finance Department. This is a critical role to assist the Head of Controls in developing and implementing a company-wide Controls Framework by identifying, documenting and rolling out material controls, and by monitoring their continuing effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the initial implementation of the Controls Management System (CMS), ensuring clear and consistent documentation standards and capturing accountabilities / responsibilities for each ‘material control’. Assist in developing training material and comms plans for Company wide system users.
• Complete the documentation of business wide material controls, including control gaps. Monitor the remediation of gaps, and keep the remediation tracker up to date.
• Assist with the roll out of the material controls, including communication, training, and ongoing support to Process Owners, Control Owners and Control Operators.
• Perform initial testing of material controls to ensure they are operating as designed.
• Administer and maintain the CMS to ensure risks and controls are updated and there is ongoing compliance across the business with the requirements of the Controls Framework.

What are we looking for:

• A- Level or equivalent
• University Degree or equivalent
• Documenting risks and controls and/or writing policies and procedures
• Testing compliance with controls / procedures
• Identifying compliance issues and agreeing actions
• 2-3 years + experience in working for a large retail business
• Creating and delivering training content to Company wide stakeholders
• Administering / maintaining information in an IT system
• Highly articulate, personable and engaging
• Ability to identify, engage and tailor communication to the relevant stakeholders
• Good influencing and stakeholder management skills

What can we offer you:
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes

• Competitive bonus
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme

Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
By giving you the support you need to do well at work, and the flexibility to make life work for you. We are giving you a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and make a positive difference every day.
We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.6bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But it is the Wickes culture that we are really proud of. It’s a collaborative, down to earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
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• Assist with the initial implementation of the Controls Management System (CMS), ensuring clear and consistent documentation standards and capturing accountabilities / responsibilities for each ‘material control’. Assist in developing training material and comms plans for Company wide system users.
• Complete the documentation of business wide material controls, including control gaps. Monitor the remediation of gaps, and keep the remediation tracker up to date.
• Assist with the roll out of the material controls, including communication, training, and ongoing support to Process Owners, Control Owners and Control Operators.
• Perform initial testing of material controls to ensure they are operating as designed.
• Administer and maintain the CMS to ensure risks and controls are updated and there is ongoing compliance across the business with the requirements of the Controls Framework