Financial Assurance Manager

Michael Page; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is looking for a Financial Assurance Manager in Preston. The role involves leading audit assignments, conducting control reviews, and ensuring high-quality audit reporting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in financial audit and risk, proficient in data analytics. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000 alongside bonuses and an excellent pension contribution.

Benefits

Salary of up to £60,000 DOE

Bonus

Competitive pension contribution

Work from home 2-3 days per week

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing financial controls and IT systems.
• Proven ability to manage audit engagements effectively.
• Clear presentation skills for findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments ensuring timely delivery.
• Conduct control reviews and assess performance.
• Present evidence-based audit findings to stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality audit reports according to standards.
• Drive continuous improvement within assurance processes.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Experience in financial audit and assurance

Proficient in data analytics

Strong communication skills

Job description

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 are 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 the annual audit programme
• Conduct control reviews across business areas, engaging with control owners and stakeholders to assess control performance
• Utilise data analytics and visualisation tools to identify anomalies and exceptions, directing assurance work and providing meaningful insights
• Apply critical thinking to identify control weaknesses, determine root causes, and agree on value-added recommendations
• Present audit findings to senior management, ensuring observations are evidence-based, clearly articulated, and effectively communicated to stakeholders
• Produce high-quality, professional audit reports in line with internal guidance and standards
• Monitor and track management responses and implementation of agreed actions to ensure timely and effective resolution
• Lead and support 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;

• 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 day per week,
• Excellent Progression