Job Description
Internal Audit Manager (Financial Services)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Leading consulting firm that brings together diverse advisory experts is currently recruiting for an Internal Audit Manager specialising in Financial Services, working across Building Societies, Fin Techs, Consumer Credit as well as retail banking clients.
Their solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities their clients face as they strive to achieve their strategic and organisational goals. Whether it’s supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, their consulting experts work as one cohesive team.
It’s an exciting time to join this growing Consulting division, as the firm continues to expand its capabilities and strengthen its position in the market.
As a Manager within Internal Audit (Financial Services), you will help lead the FS internal audit team, managing a portfolio of clients across the financial services sector to deliver high-quality, value-adding risk assurance and advisory services in line with IIA standards.
You will make an impact by:
* Managing a range of Financial Services clients and developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Assisting in the preparation of risk-based internal audit strategies and annual audit plans.
* Managing, performing, and controlling complex internal audit assignments within agreed budgets and timescales.
* Producing and reviewing high-quality audit reports and ensuring compliance with internal audit methodologies.
* Representing the firm in client meetings, audit committees, and tender presentations.
* Leading and mentoring junior team members, providing coaching, feedback, and on-the-job development.
* Identifying opportunities to add value and support clients in strengthening governance, risk, and control frameworks.
* Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the Financial Services practice.
About You:
* Professionally qualified (IIA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
* Experienced in managing internal audit engagements within Financial Services.
* Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
* Commercially minded with a proactive, collaborative approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your expertise in internal audit and financial services will be highly valued and rewarded with clear career progression and flexible working.
Unfortunately sponsorship is not available with this client, so full right to work in the UK is required