At a Glance
- Tasks: Support risk management and internal controls for a leading home improvement company.
- Company: Join Kingfisher, a diverse team of over 74,000 passionate individuals.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working model with a focus on collaboration and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on home improvement while developing your skills in risk and control.
- Qualifications: Exposure to risk, finance, or audit; strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Risk and Control Analyst on a short‑term contract until 31st December 2026. The Risk and Control Analyst plays a key role in supporting Kingfisher’s internal control environment, helping to maintain robust and sustainable processes that ensure risks are clearly identified, well documented, and effectively managed across Group Functions, in line with the Group’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) programme.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of control objectives set by Group Internal Controls
- Maintain and update documented control descriptions across Group Functions
- Partner with control owners to ensure timely and complete execution of key controls
- Manage control evidence and ensure records remain accurate and up to date
- Support control testing, issue tracking, and remediation activities
- Contribute to ICFR reporting, attestations, and audit or assurance requests
Qualifications
- Exposure to risk, controls, audit, finance, or governance
- Developing understanding of internal control frameworks and ICFR
- Willingness to learn control design, implementation, and testing approaches
- Good communication skills with finance and business stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage tasks and work effectively within a team
How We Work
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating – whether in our offices or at off‑site locations. On average, around 60 % of your time will involve in‑person collaboration.
What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life – and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Risk and Control Analyst in Southampton employer: 慨正橡扯
At Kingfisher, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation where every team member can thrive. As a Risk and Control Analyst, you will benefit from a flexible hybrid working model, a competitive benefits package, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a diverse environment that values your unique contributions. Join us in shaping the future of home improvement while enjoying a supportive workplace that encourages collaboration and creativity.
