Investigations & Forensics - Manager

PwC UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Hybrid work model

Private medical cover

24/7 virtual GP

Volunteering days

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking an Investigations & Forensics Manager within our Enterprise Risk & Forensics team. You will help clients prepare for, respond to and emerge stronger from suspected fraud, bribery and corruption, misconduct, 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.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in investigations, forensic accounting, audit, disputes or risk.
• Understanding of financial statements, records and controls.
• Ability to lead workstreams, balance quality with deadlines.
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders in sensitive engagements.
• Proven track record delivering fraud risk management advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation workstreams from scoping to close-out.
• Review financial statements, journals, contracts and patterns.
• Assess fraud and corruption frameworks and governance.
• Develop remediation roadmaps and practical improvements.
• Manage workplans, budgets, timelines and risks; coach juniors.

Skills

Investigations

Forensic accounting

Audit

Disputes

Risk management

Financial analysis

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.