Internal Controls Analyst, Consumer EMEA

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; expected travel across EMEA: 30%

Company

hirify.global is hiring for an internal controls role supporting Consumer EMEA operations.

What you will do

• Perform SOX risk assessments, prepare narratives, conduct process walkthroughs, and test SOX controls.
• Prepare reports on SOX findings, discuss recommendations with management, and track timely remediation.
• Work with process leaders and control owners to solve problems, improve processes, and strengthen controls.
• Participate in internal audits and coordinate evidence requests with internal and external auditors.
• Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level, documenting findings, root causes, and recommended actions.
• Assist with drafting, maintaining, communicating, and rolling out finance and accounting policies.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in public accounting and/or industry.
• Required experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, SOX audits, and internal control testing.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and an understanding of plant accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong root-cause analysis, attention to detail, report writing, influencing, and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA and work autonomously with professional judgment and integrity.

Nice to have

• CPA or CIA certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Performance is measured through control deficiency reduction, timely SOX documentation, balance sheet review quality, policy compliance, remediation effectiveness, and audit feedback.
• Regular collaboration with business process leaders, control owners, and internal and external auditors.