Forensic Director - Investigations

Ambition Europe Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Europe Limited is seeking a Forensic & Investigations Director to lead a broad range of investigations and integrity engagements. You will shape the growth of a high-potential practice while driving client value and new business opportunities.

The role requires senior-level experience in forensic investigations, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to develop trusted relationships with executives. A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading forensic investigations at senior level.
• Strong commercial instincts and appetite for business development.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial approach to scaling a team.
• Comfortable operating with pace, autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of investigations and integrity engagements.
• Drive business development and contribute to growth of the practice.
• Build relationships with clients and key stakeholders at senior levels.
• Shape strategy and growth plans for a rapidly evolving forensic team.

Skills

Leading forensic investigations

Stakeholder management

Business development

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Forensic & Investigations Director

This opportunity is designed for an ambitious Forensic Senior Manager or Associate Director who is ready to take the next step to Director, embrace greater leadership responsibility, and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-growth practice.

The Opportunity

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic professional to join a rapidly expanding investigations, integrity and compliance team within a leading professional services firm. While backed by the resources, brand and infrastructure of a national organisation, this team operates with the pace, energy and entrepreneurial mindset of a high-growth business.

The Role

You’ll lead a broad range of investigations, integrity and compliance engagements, including fraud, misconduct, financial investigations, forensic reviews and economic crime-related matters. Alongside delivering high-quality client work, you’ll play a key role in driving business development, building relationships and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice.

You’ll work closely with a highly driven and entrepreneurial leaders who are focused on growth, innovation and building a market-leading practice. As such, success in this role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building new opportunities and has the agility to adapt as the team continues to scale.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading forensic investigations.
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong commercial instincts and an appetite for business development.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, entrepreneurial approach and desire to help shape a rapidly evolving team.
• Comfortable operating with pace, autonomy and accountability.

Why Consider This Role?

• Significant opportunity to influence the growth and direction of an expanding forensic practice.
• Access to complex, high-profile and varied investigations work.
• Clear route towards Partner-level progression.
• The backing of a well-established firm combined with the excitement and visibility of a high-growth team.
• A chance to work alongside ambitious leaders who are genuinely investing in the future of the practice.