Internal Controls Analyst – Hybrid (Cambridge/London)

About the role

AVEVA is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to support its global internal control programme as the company transitions to dual reporting under IFRS and US GAAP. The role will ensure the controls framework complies with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements and will work closely with finance, IT, internal audit and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Perform global scoping assessments and coordinate walkthroughs.
• Test internal controls for design and operating effectiveness to meet SOX standards.
• Collaborate with international teams and a co‑source partner to apply a consistent control design and testing approach.
• Work with Global Process Owners to ensure uniform processes and controls across regions.
• Maintain and upload evidence for critical controls, and prepare status and audit‑finding reports.
• Manage relationships and evidence collection for Internal Audit, External Audit and the co‑source partner.

Required profile

• Experience in an audit function (internal, external, or controls) with hands‑on SOX testing.
• Understanding of PCAOB requirements, IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• High professional ethics and a proactive, self‑starting attitude.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Power BI
• Data scripting / querying
• Oracle (experience preferred)

What we offer

• Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave, adoption leave.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, life cover, private medical insurance.
• Parental leave and education assistance program.