The Internal controls analyst is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant internal and external reporting across financial and sustainability domains. The role ensures robust internal controls, supports statutory and regulatory submissions, and acts as a key liaison between internal teams and external consultants/auditors.
Client Details
Michael Page is partnering with a leading international FMCG organisation to recruit an Internal Controls Analyst, based in their Richmond office. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ACA-qualified individual from audit who is looking to make their first move into industry within a well-established, global business.
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Beyond the specific responsibilities outlined, this role carries an overarching commitment to bring the Lindt values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration to life every day-leading by example and embedding these principles in how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver impact.


1. Internal Controls & Governance
* Lead the operation and continuous improvement of Lindt’s internal control environment (LICS), including sample testing, remediation, and evidence quality, drawing on audit and assurance experience.
* Apply group-defined standard controls locally, maintaining and enforcing approval matrices, and participating in controls and compliance forums.
* Stay abreast of developments in financial regulations and local legislation, proactively assessing and communicating their impact on reporting and compliance.


2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
* Take ownership of statutory and regulatory reporting, including technical accounting areas: IFRS 16 lease accounting, and revenue recognition, ensuring full compliance and audit readiness.
*Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating deliverables, supporting year-end audits, and following up on audit recommendations.
* Drive process improvement and controls enhancement, leveraging best practice from audit and assurance.
* Safeguard data integrity and submission deadlines for all reporting processes.
* Participate in annual review meetings and update calls for changes to group manuals.


3. Sustainability Reporting
*Support and coordinate sustainability reporting processes at subsidiary level, including data collection and verification for SECR, ESOS, EPR, and Plastic Tax submissions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating deliverables, supporting sustainability audits, and following up on audit recommendations.
* Safeguard data integrity and submission deadlines for all reporting processes.
* Participate in annual review meetings and update calls for changes to group manuals.
* Stay updated on the latest developments in sustainability standards, regulations, and local legislation, assessing impact on reporting.


5. Internal Controls -
* Own the end to end retail control framework, ensuring all store cash, inventory and compliance controls are clearly defined, documented and aligned with Group requirements and local retail operations.
* Ensure strong compliance with retail control and operating procedures, regularly perform spot checks and thematic reviews to identify gaps. Ensuring control exceptions are investigated and required remediation is timely.
* Monitor and analyse control performance across the store estate, using exception reporting, audit findings and operational KPIs to highlight emerging risks and drive continuous improvement.


5. Stakeholder Management & Training
* Work cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Budget Holders, CFO, Sustainability Controller, Head Office, and local data owners.
* Maintain relationships with external auditors and consultants, to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
* Provide technical mentorship, coaching and guidance to finance colleagues, Retail colleagues, process owners, and local data owners, reinforcing a strong control culture, ensuring policy awareness, and embedding consistent execution standards.
* Support business-wide projects and change management initiatives.


Profile
As the Internal Controls Analyst (ACA) based from Richmond our client is looking for:
· Fully qualified ACA with training gained in a top tier accounting firm.
· Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, statutory reporting, and internal controls.
· Proven experience in statutory audit, technical accounting, and controls testing, in large matrix organisations.
· Passion for sustainability and compliance, with a desire to keep up with the latest developments.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
· High attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and strong organisational skills to deliver to tight deadlines.


Job Offer


*Salary £60,000 - £65,000
*Bonus of up to 17%
*Pension - Matched contribution + 2%
*Private Healthcare
*25 days holiday
*Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
*Gym
*Free Parking


If you are ready to take on this exciting role as an Internal Controls Analyst (ACA) in the FMCG industry, apply now