Finance Internal Controls Analyst

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

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£42,500 – £57,500Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should be qualified accountants with post-qualified experience in internal controls, preferably within financial services or related industries, including Big 4 or similar experience. A strong technical background in internal controls/internal audit/SOX 404 is required, with knowledge of SAP and/or Blackline being a bonus. Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups are essential. A good understanding of key financial controls and the banking/control landscape is necessary. Experience with data and programming tools such as Looker, SQL, Big Query, and Dashboards is a bonus. Strong communication skills are needed to explain complex technical information to various audiences, and candidates should be self-starters who thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

The Finance Internal Controls Analyst will support Monzo in maintaining robust controls and processes, driving control analytics, and performing root cause analysis. Key responsibilities include monitoring and improving controls, conducting process walkthroughs, supporting internal and external audits, and designing effective controls performance reporting. The role involves providing guidance on financial controls, enhancing the internal control framework, supporting control remediation projects, and partnering with engineers for process automation. Additionally, the analyst will coordinate reporting to management on control framework effectiveness, advise the business on control environments during ERP changes and EU expansion, perform deep dives to evaluate and improve financial controls, and collaborate with risk and governance teams. The role also includes drafting action plans for control gaps, creating finance policies and manuals, and providing finance training to both finance and non-finance professionals.

Skills

Internal Controls

Financial Controls

Process Improvement

Audit Support

Control Analytics

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Compliance

Monzo

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

About Monzo

Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform focused on providing a modern way for individuals to manage their finances. Its main product is a mobile app that allows users to track their income, spending, and savings easily. The app includes features that help users save money, such as automatically setting aside a portion of their paycheck or rounding up transactions to the nearest dollar. Monzo generates revenue through interest on deposits, fees for certain services, and interchange fees from card transactions, as well as offering overdrafts and personal loans. What sets Monzo apart from traditional banks is its real-time balance updates and instant spending notifications, which help users stay informed about their finances. The goal of Monzo is to provide a convenient, mobile-first banking experience that meets the needs of its growing customer base, which has surpassed 8 million users.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$1,856.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees