Investigations & Forensics - Manager

PwC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Investigations & Forensics Manager within the Advisory line of service. You will lead investigations into suspected fraud, bribery, corruption, and financial irregularities, using accounting judgement and strong communication to deliver fact-based findings and practical risk improvements.

Ideal candidates are qualified accountants with experience in forensic accounting, audit or disputes, able to manage significant workstreams, budgets and senior stakeholder communications,

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in investigations, forensic accounting, audit, disputes, risk or financial analysis.
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting records, transaction flows and internal controls.
• Delivered fraud, bribery or corruption risk management advisory work.
• Led substantial workstreams or smaller engagements with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation workstreams from scoping and planning through analysis, reporting and close-out.
• Review financial statements, records, journal entries, payments, contracts and transaction patterns.
• Assess fraud, bribery and corruption frameworks, controls and governance, then develop practical remediation roadmaps.
• Manage workplans, budgets, timelines, risks and quality, while coaching junior colleagues and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Accepting Feedback

Active Listening

AI Fluency

Analytical Thinking

Coaching and Feedback

Communication

Compliance Oversight

Compliance Risk Assessment

Corporate Governance

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics

Debt Restructuring

Digital Tooling

Embracing Change

Emotional Regulation

Empathy

Evidence Gathering

Financial Crime Compliance

Financial Crime Investigation

Financial Crime Prevention

Financial Record Keeping

Financial Transactions

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role

Join PwC as an Investigations & Forensics Manager within our collaborative Enterprise Risk & Forensics business unit. You will help clients prepare for, respond to and emerge stronger from suspected fraud, bribery and corruption, misconduct, financial irregularities and other serious issues.

You will lead significant workstreams, combining accounting judgement, financial analysis, project management and clear communication to deliver fact-based investigations and practical risk improvements. This opportunity particularly suits a qualified accountant seeking to apply financial expertise in an investigative environment. Location and travel expectations will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

What your days will look like

You will turn complex evidence into clear, defensible findings while keeping sensitive engagements on track.

• Lead investigation workstreams from scoping and planning through analysis, reporting and close-out.
• Review financial statements, records, journal entries, payments, contracts and transaction patterns.
• Assess fraud, bribery and corruption frameworks, controls and governance, then develop practical remediation roadmaps.
• Manage workplans, budgets, timelines, risks and quality, while coaching junior colleagues and communicating with senior stakeholders.

This role is for you if

• You are a qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• You have relevant experience in investigations, forensic accounting, audit, disputes, risk or financial analysis.
• You understand financial statements, accounting records, transaction flows and internal controls.
• You have delivered fraud, bribery or corruption risk management advisory work.
• You can distinguish evidence from assumption and form clear, defensible conclusions.
• You have led substantial workstreams or smaller engagements, balancing quality, commercial priorities and deadlines.
• You communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and handle sensitive information with care.

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.

Education

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Certifications

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Transactions {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Yes