Rutherford Cross is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected international organisation to appoint a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to join its growing European Financial Controls function. This is an excellent opportunity for a part‑qualified accountant with SOX or controls testing experience, or a newly qualified auditor seeking a move into industry with a strong controls focus.

This role offers genuine exposure to senior management, structured mentoring, and the chance to broaden your career internationally, including opportunities to travel and potential longer‑term prospects to emigrate within the business.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a high‑performing team, you will play a key role in delivering the organisation’s compliance and financial controls programme. You will gain experience in complex areas of the business and contribute to ongoing improvement projects across Europe.

Key responsibilities include:

Executing and documenting testing of internal controls to support compliance
Supporting the development of a risk‑based controls testing programme
Reviewing work prepared by colleagues as assigned
Maintaining accurate process and control documentation
Building strong relationships with process owners across the business
Providing updates on programme progress and supporting global training initiatives
Assisting with quarterly and annual control deficiency assessments
Contributing to global process improvement, standardisation, and automation projects

About You

Part‑qualified or newly qualified accountant, or equivalent experience
Background in internal controls testing, or external audit
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate control effectiveness
Excellent communication skills and confidence collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and motivated to work independently

What’s on Offer

£45,000 - £50,000 + bonus
Opportunities for international travel
Hybrid working, 3 days in the office with flexible start and finish times
Access to senior management and cross‑functional exposure
Mentoring and long‑term development opportunities, including potential pathways to emigrate within the global group
A supportive culture within a team of experienced controls and compliance specialists

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Ally Deas at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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