Controls Analyst
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mai 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £40,600 i £61,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Performance Related Bonus |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mehefin 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow, Glasgow, G2 6AY |
| Cwmni: | SSE |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 549180_1716555721 |
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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the RoleBase Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin. Must be willing to travel.
Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a Controls Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our internal control environment and assessing the results of assurance activity across the 4 lines of defence model. You will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will support embedding controls, risk and assurance minimum standards across the organisation. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assess control effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive process enhancements.
As Controls Analyst, youll primarily be responsible for:
- Facilitating workshops and assessments to identify key controls mitigating risks. Capturing detailed information, strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Developing strategies for control effectiveness. Providing training and support business and control owners and designing dashboard and reporting tools.
- Working with stakeholders to design and implement internal control and assurance frameworks aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Developing policies and procedures to standardise risk, control, and assurance processes. Providing guidance to business units for implementing and maintaining effective controls.
- Identifying and assessing risks and control gaps in business processes, systems, and operations. Developing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance controls. Monitoring regulatory changes and industry standards to ensure compliance and address emerging risks. Continuously reviewing material controls to address changes in principal risks across the Group.
- Supporting SSE Groups control strategy and integrated assurance transformation. Executing communication and change strategies to ensure smooth program management and minimise resistance. Address challenges proactively to keep transformation efforts on track. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Staying updated on industry trends and integrating new insights into transformational initiatives.
- Collaborating with a wide range of business units to understand business processes and control requirements. Building strong stakeholder relationships to promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Providing training on internal control policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure effective controls.
What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience of internal controls, risk management, audit, or a related field, with a focus on designing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls. A track record of leading internal control projects and driving process improvements in a complex, multi-functional environment. Familiarity with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, such as COSO, and ideally regulatory requirements. A qualification or professional certification related to the fields of internal controls, assurance, risk management, or equivalent is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess risks, gather and analyse data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions. Experience in data analytics and visualisation would be advantageous.
- Effective communication and influencing skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software is preferred but not essential.
About our BusinessSSE's Group Risk & Audit teams are responsible for supporting the SSE Group in meeting their risk management responsibilities, ensuring that we meet our obligations under the UK Corporate Governance Code. We undertake assurance reviews right across the business to help identify any risks that may impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity, and offer appropriate recommendations to help mitigate these.
What's in it for you?We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.