Overview
In this role you will strengthen the control environment by designing and implementing controls, evaluating results, and delivering value-added recommendations. You will partner with Internal Audit and leadership to advance the non-SOX internal control work plan and ensure regulatory compliance. You will operate across Risk, Compliance, and Business teams to identify deficiencies and drive improvements. This is an opportunity to shape risk management practices within a growing financial services context. You will work in a collaborative, impact-driven environment that values clear communication and cross-functional influence.
Responsibilities
- Support Risk Management and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) enhancements to align with Controls Testing needs
- Develop and execute the annual non-SOX controls testing plan
- Design, implement and monitor internal controls over financial reporting
- Identify control deficiencies and provide tactful, value-added remediation recommendations
- Collaborate with Internal Audit and lead stakeholders across the organisation
- Prepare executive materials and report testing status and results
- Assist in special projects and cross-functional process improvements
- Ensure compliance with UK banking regulations (PRA, FCA, SMCR) related to internal control
- Maintain and improve controls monitoring across operational and regulatory domains
Key requirements
- Professional qualification (ACT, ACMA, CFA, ACA, ACCA)
- Understanding of UK banking regulations and relevant legislation (PRA, FCA, SMCR)
- Experience in Internal Control, Risk Management or Internal Audit
- Strong understanding of internal control principles, standards, and best practices
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results
- Curious mindset with ability to challenge and understand solutions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced technical and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
- strong communication
- collaboration and teamwork
- ability to build relationships across levels
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Advanced Excel
- analytical skills
Senior Internal Control Analyst in Essex employer: Ford
Join Ford Credit as a Financial Reporting Supervisor and be part of a dynamic team that values accuracy, compliance, and innovation in financial reporting. Located in Dunton, you will enjoy a flexible work environment, with the opportunity to engage directly with Senior Leadership while driving high-profile deliverables like the Annual Report & Accounts. Our commitment to diversity and employee growth ensures a supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and valued.
