Job Description

Group Controls Analyst (Internal Controls)

As part of our exciting expansion, B&M is growing its Internal Controls team to meet the UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29 requirements, strengthen the control environment, improve governance practices, and promote consistency throughout the Group.



As the Group Control Analyst, you will help design, implement, and oversee our internal controls across various business units. This high-visibility position offers a significant opportunity to impact governance, enhance processes, and ensure the effectiveness of our controls.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Supporting

the development, implementation

and

ongoing maintenance

of the Group's internal controls framework, aligned with Provision 29 expectations.

Documenting

and reviewing key financial and operational processes

, ensuring control design is robust, proportionate, and aligned with our risk appetite.

Conducting

control

testing

(including walkthroughs and sample-based testing) to assess both design and operating effectiveness and clearly evidencing outcomes.

Tracking control deficiencies

, supporting root cause analysis, and working with control owners to agree and monitor remediation plans and timelines.

Helping to prepare internal

reporting

on control performance, key themes, emerging risks and remediation progress for senior management and the Audit Committee.

Contributing to

continuous

improvement projects

across Group Finance, including strengthening controls, streamlining processes and improving documentation standards.

What we're looking for:

A

critical thinker

who can analyse information, identify issues, and challenge constructively. A

proactive

, accountable

approach with a strong work ethic and the confidence to engage stakeholders. An interest in

internal controls, risk management and governance

with a genuine drive to help build a stronger control culture.

Strong

Excel skills

and a practical mindset for process improvement and control design.

Excellent organisation

skills

and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Working towards (or an interest in pursuing) a recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is beneficial, but not essential.

Study support is available

. Experience in

finance, internal/external audit,

compliance, risk,

or a controls environment

(preferred).

Why B&M?

This is a great time to join: you'll be part of a growing team with a clear purpose. Helping the Group enhance its controls framework and provide stronger assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls in line with Provision 29. If you enjoy getting into the detail, improving how things work, and building trusted relationships across a business, we'd love to hear from you.



We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here -

https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.





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