Risk and Controls Analyst

Position: Risk and Controls Analyst (Contract)
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BAM UK&I are recruiting a Risk and controls Analyst to join our team working on a hybrid basis on a 12 month FTC

Making Possible

● Develop and implement the risk and control framework for the Division UK&I including S/4

HANA, Payroll and Time Management System programmes.

● Partner with process leads, functional teams, and IT to embed controls within end-to-end process design.

● Ensure alignment with group internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit requirements.

● Maintain a comprehensive programme risk register, coordinating mitigation activities and reporting on key exposures.

● Lead risk assessment workshops across functional work streams (Order to Cash, Tender to Result, Source to Pay, Record to Report, Payroll etc.).

● Provide independent challenge on readiness, focusing on risk mitigations

● Support design and testing of control activities during system configuration, UAT, and cutover. Assess test plans for key controls (automated and manual)

● Monitor user role design for SoD conflicts and privileged access risks

● Collaborate with internal audit, external audit, and compliance teams to ensure design adequacy and operational effectiveness of controls.

● Produce periodic risk and control reports for the steering committee and governance forums.

● Provide training and awareness on risk management and control principles to programme teams.

● Support readiness assessments and assurance reviews ahead of go-live and post-implementation.

Your team

To be based anywhere across the UK from any of our offices

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits.

What do you bring to the role?

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in risk management, internal controls, or audit within large-scale ERP (preferably S/4

HANA or SAP) programmes.

• Strong understanding of business process controls across Finance, Procurement, HR and Supply Chain.

• Experience developing and implementing control frameworks aligned with SOX or equivalent standards.

• Ability to interpret SAP configuration and process flows for risk and compliance impact.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels of the organisation.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CISA, CIA, CRISC) or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years experience in S/4

HANA design, testing, or controls implementation.

• Experience in regulated industries or complex, multi-entity organisations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related discipline.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise ’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible