Senior Finance Analyst - Controls
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working - 3 days in the office)
Working hours per week: 40 hours
Level: Associate
Reports to: Finance Manager - Controls
Application Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
About us
Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value. We’re also on a mission to empower our business with smart technology; we've recently launched our AI Academy, providing a tailored AI learning journey for every colleague.
We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, ocado.com. Not only is Ocado the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.
About the team and the role
You will be a key member of the Reporting and Controls team and integral to driving improvements in the financial controls landscape at Ocado Retail. Key responsibilities will include liaison across the finance function and wider business to review and assess the controls in place and work together to uplift the current environment in response to the additional regulatory requirements. A strong desire to seek continual, collaborative improvement is a necessity.
What you’ll do
Assess and test the design and operating effectiveness of financial controls.
Work with process owners to raise remediation actions and track them through to completion.
Work closely with process owners and the wider business to promote control awareness and accountability and implementation of improvement recommendations.
Ensure that the GRC tool is kept up to date and drive user improvement within the tool.
Ongoing maintenance and monitoring of financial controls framework and adherence to policies.
Input into the vision for future development of the financial control environment alongside increasing automation.
Liaise with external and internal Auditors, address requests and oversight of implementation of areas of action.
Report on controls and control environment to the Finance Leadership Team
Provide controls support in new projects, ensuring that control requirements are proactively identified and integrated into the design of new systems and processes from inception to implementation.
Who you are
Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/Qualified by experience
Experience of assessing financial controls either through audit engagements or from roles working in industry
Experience of implementing and/or monitoring a financial control framework
Proven ability to explain technical matters to non-experts
Desire to assess and challenge effectiveness and optimise financial processes to drive change
A “can do” attitude, proactive in seeking solutions and implementing change
Comfortable communicating with senior management and key stakeholders
What’s in it for you
By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. You'll also be part of our AI Academy, a dedicated learning journey designed to empower every colleague with the smart technology skills of the future.
If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.
Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.
Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.
Our Hiring Process
Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process.
Your Application and AI
In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us.
Everyone’s welcome
We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.
