Process and Controls Analyst in Manchester

Process and Controls Analyst

Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start‑up to become a world leader in waste‑based renewables, and the UK’s leading fuel supplier. We endeavour to approach the status quo of an established industry with fresh eyes, and empower our people to develop and deliver change through innovation. Our values underpin every interaction we have, whether with colleagues, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. It is these values of Respect, Ownership, Care and Integrity that have delivered our growth as a business and developed strong customer relationships.

Department: Internal Controls

Location: Manchester Office

Our Internal Controls Team isn’t just another department – we’re strategic partners and catalysts for change, supporting sustainable growth and protecting value across the business. As a Process and Controls Analyst, you’ll play a key role in strengthening and evolving Greenergy’s governance framework, working with stakeholders across London, Manchester and other locations to map, test and enhance business processes that underpin a global operation.

This is a hands‑on, detail‑focused role where curiosity and collaboration are key – you’ll partner with experts across various functional areas to build process models, identify opportunities for improvement, and support audits that drive real impact and ensure robust governance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving problems, and want to contribute to a culture where your ideas matter and you can help embed a culture of continuous improvement and effective risk management, this is a great opportunity to make your mark.

We’re looking for someone who’s inquisitive with strong analytical skills and attention to detail who can demonstrate a genuine interest in how processes and controls work and finding smarter ways to do them. Confident working with data and process models, you’ll bring a structured mindset and a collaborative approach – building relationships, influencing change, and helping to drive operational excellence across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Process Governance

• Own the development and maintenance of process models to drive the growing maturity of the Greenergy Internal Controls programme.
• Champion the building of a strong governance foundation to support the business with operations and identifying opportunities for process & controls improvement.
• Take ownership for the modelling of processes for relevant parts of the business, and map risks and controls.

Internal Controls Performance

• Deliver the ongoing certification of the internal controls programme.
• Monitor and report progress on remediation of deficiencies.
• Collaborate with the business experts to identify opportunities for improvement across the internal controls programme.

Internal Audit

• Identify opportunities for improvement and deliver an internal audit programme that supports continuous improvement across Greenergy.
• Document and present findings back to senior management and provide updates through to resolution of findings.
• Contribute to the annual audit planning to align with shareholder strategy.

General

• Role‑model the Greenergy values.
• Build a deep understanding of the business activities that underpin the internal control programme.
• Build relationships with key process experts across the business.
• Any other reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document and articulate complex processes using industry standard methodologies.
• Relevant accounting, internal audit, business process modelling qualifications or qualified by experience with a high degree of financial literacy.
• Knowledge and experience of process improvement and quality management methodologies and approaches.
• Exposure to and understanding of controls frameworks & control testing.
• Highly literate with strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well‑structured reports and briefs.
• Ability to work independently, effectively collaborating within and outside the team and engaging with key stakeholders to ensure successful task completion and delivery, taking full responsibility and ownership.
• A quick learner with an inquisitive mind, who takes a keen interest in understanding how things work.
• Curious and able to challenge the status quo in a non‑confrontational manner.
• Governance mindset.
• Highly organised with strong documentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Keen interest in IT general controls and cyber security risk management.
• Hands‑on experience of using business process management and analysis tools.
• Audit experience.
• Demonstrate relevant industry experience & knowledge of regulatory environments.
• Able to train, coach and mentor different stakeholder groups.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
• Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
• Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long‑term financial goals.
• Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest‑free season ticket loan.
• Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
• Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi‑trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
• Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
• Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.

Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.