At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits, assess controls, and provide insights using data analytics.
- Company: Global FTSE 100 business with a focus on transformation.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, bonus, competitive pension, and flexible remote work.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team reshaping financial assurance and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with audit experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
At an exciting stage of transformation, the function is reshaping assurance structures and processes to boost efficiency, strengthen controls, and prepare for UK Corporate Reform. As a vital second line of assurance, the team is dedicated to safeguarding the integrity of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Client Details
The client is a global, FTSE 100 Listed business with offices in Preston.
Description
The Financial Assurance Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading and supporting the planning and delivery of a portfolio of audit assignments, ensuring delivery against agreed targets and timelines in-line with the annual audit programme.
- Conducting control reviews across business areas, engaging with control owners and stakeholders to assess control performance.
- Utilising data analytics and visualisation tools to identify anomalies and exceptions, directing assurance work and providing meaningful insights.
- Applying critical thinking to identify control weaknesses, determine root causes, and agree on value-added recommendations.
- Presenting audit findings to senior management, ensuring observations are evidence-based, clearly articulated, and effectively communicated to stakeholders.
- Producing high-quality, professional audit reports in line with internal guidance and standards.
- Monitoring and tracking management responses and implementation of agreed actions to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Leading and supporting activities that drive continuous improvement within the business, including the review of the systems, toolsets and processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of assurance work performed.
Profile
The successful Financial Assurance Manager should be:
- A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with experience in financial audit, assurance, and risk gained within professional practice.
- Background in auditing financial controls and IT systems, with awareness of the relationship between technology, risk, and control.
- Proven ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of audit engagements from planning through to reporting, including liaison with key stakeholders.
- Proficient in using data analytics to support audit testing and draw insights, with clear and effective presentation of findings to senior audiences.
Job Offer
The Financial Assurance Manager will receive:
- Salary of up to £60,000 DOE.
- Bonus.
- Competitive pension contribution.
- Work from home 2-3 days per week.
- Excellent progression.
Remote Financial Assurance Manager in Salford employer: Michael Page Finance
As a global, FTSE 100 Listed business, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible remote working options and a commitment to continuous improvement, our Financial Assurance Manager role offers the opportunity to lead impactful audit assignments while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.
