The Senior Consultant role in the professional services sector offers an exciting opportunity to work in the accounting and finance department. Based in Manchester, this permanent position involves providing expert guidance and support to clients, ensuring their financial operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.

If you are looking to advance your career as a Senior Consultant in Manchester, apply today to become part of a leading organisation in the professional services sector.