Senior Consultant in Manchester

• Great opportunity to work with some of the biggest clients in the world.
• Excellent progression, exposure and variety.
• About Our Client

This role is with a well-established, large organisation operating in the professional services industry.

The company is known for its expertise in delivering tailored solutions to a diverse range of clients across various sectors.

Job Description

• Provide expert consultancy to clients in the accounting and finance sector.
• Analyse financial data and deliver actionable insights to improve performance.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to meet client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to support their development.

Delivering technology control projects as a standalone project or part of a wider controls transformation including other controls specialists.

• Assessing, designing and implementing technology controls across areas including: IT general controls, business process controls, programme management controls etc.
• Applying your risk and controls experience to support clients in meeting specific requirements e. g. SOX, UK corporate reform.
• Guiding, managing and leading team members within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution;
• Actively managing key risks and issues;
• Developing client relationships and managing key stakeholders;
• Developing and growing the practice;
• Leading and shaping the strategy and team.
• The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Background assessing, designing and/or implementing controls in an external audit, internal audit, internal controls or equivalent role.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team e. g. alongside business process specialists to identify automated controls.
• Experience working in organisations subject to SOX requirements.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to articulate complex ideas, and effectively manage key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to understand, mitigate and manage risk.
• Proven ability to structure and deliver projects.
• Proven ability to lead and direct teams across multiple locations.
• Excellent people management and development skills with a strong focus on team development.
• Excellent programme management discipline including project commercials.

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications e. g. CISA, CISM, CISP, ACA, Technology specific
• Knowledge of common application technologies e. g. S/4 Hana, Oracle ERP, MS Dynamics, Blackline, Workday,
• Knowledge of common infrastructure technologies e. g. AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, SQL Database, Oracle database
• Experience of assessing AI risks and how AI can be responsibly used to improve control environments.
• Industry specific risk and controls expertise e. g. Financial Services.
• Experience with specific regulations e. g. EU AI act.
• Experience implementing controls as part of a system implementation e. g. ERP role design, implementing automated business process controls.
• Holding or eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• What's on Offer
• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Manchester.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the professional services industry.
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