Digital Audit Manager - Data - Analytics

PWC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm is seeking a Digital Audit Manager to join their team in Manchester. The role involves leading complex audits, managing teams, and leveraging technology like Python and SQL to innovate audit solutions. Candidates should have strong data analytics skills and experience in project management. The firm offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including flexible working options and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Flexible working arrangements

Six volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Experience in data management, cleansing, and analytics within the audit process.
• Hands-on experience with Python and two other data analytics technologies.
• Strong project management abilities, including planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex engagements that focus on automating audits.
• Lead teams to develop audit solutions with data technologies.
• Ensure quality control of analytics outputs.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership skills

Project management

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Alteryx

Power BI

PowerApps

Job description

About the role:

Join our Digital Audit team as a Manager, where you’ll combine technology, data, business, and accounting expertise to deliver high-quality audits across a range of industries. The team culture is collaborative and innovative, focused on continuous learning and leveraging leading technologies to modernise audit delivery.

You’ll lead engagements, design and develop ways to automate and reimagine audits, and coach teams within the Innovation & Data group. The role is based in the UK, with occasional travel to client sites and other offices as required.

We’re looking for someone with strong market credentials in data and analytics, excellent stakeholder management skills, and proven leadership experience. This is an opportunity to work on complex technical assignments, develop your skills, and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving area.

What your days will look like:

As a Digital Audit Manager, you’ll add value by driving innovation and quality in audit delivery. Your key day-to-day duties will include:

• Managing complex engagements focused on automating and reimagining audits
• Leading teams to develop audit solutions using technologies such as Databricks, SQL, Python, Alteryx, Power BI, and PowerApps
• Reviewing and ensuring quality control of analytics outputs and deliverables
• Coaching and developing team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation

This role is for you if:

• You have strong market credentials in data and analytics, with experience in data management, cleansing, and analytics within the audit process
• You possess hands-on experience with Python and at least two other data analytics technologies (such as Databricks, SQL, Alteryx, Power BI, or PowerApps)
• You have excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues in simple business terms
• You have solid experience managing projects, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverables schedules
• You have experience managing people and providing coaching to individuals
• You have experience of the full engagement delivery lifecycle, including risk and quality management

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.