Senior Manager - Audit Resourcing KPE

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Resourcing Senior Manager to optimize staffing and enhance operational delivery. This role involves ensuring effective resource allocation, managing team performance, and collaborating with various departments to meet operational goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a strategic mindset to drive efficiencies. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of audit operations, and enjoy a supportive environment that values your expertise and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Talent Deployment and operations in Audit.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to coach team members.
• Experience in driving operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engagements are staffed and utilization is optimized.
• Manage Resource Managers and oversee team performance.
• Provide accurate performance data for stakeholders.

Skills

Talent Deployment

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving

MS Office Proficiency

Operational Delivery

Networking Skills

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description:

The Role

As the Audit Resourcing Senior Manager KPE, your key accountabilities are as follows:

• Ensuring engagements are staffed and utilisation is optimised, driving a fair work allocation for staff while maintaining quality.
• Operating a clear escalation and resolution process understood by Audit and leadership.
• Delivering a forward planning process in line with Audit leadership's requirements.
• Managing the SOQM process related to engagement assignments with proper checks and documentation.
• Providing a cost-effective service through blended onshore/offshore workforce and technology.
• Collaborating with other KBS teams (e.g., Global Mobility, Talent Acquisition) for demand fulfillment.
• Providing accurate performance data for stakeholders to assess resourcing and performance metrics.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction by meeting operational requirements and delivering a positive colleague experience.

Performance Management

• Managing Resource Managers and overseeing team performance and recruitment.
• Focusing on service delivery outcomes, metrics, workload management, and promoting an inclusive culture aligned with KPMG values.

What you will bring to the role:

Skills and experience required:

• Strong understanding of Talent Deployment and operations in Audit or similar industry.
• Resilient, adaptable to change, and experienced in senior-level partnership and operational delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interacting confidently across all levels and coaching team members.
• Ability to handle large volumes, lead in a high-performance environment, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills with strategic influence and facilitation abilities.
• Discretion and ethical behaviour in handling confidential information.
• Resourcefulness and strong networking skills within audit, KBS, and wider firm.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and delivering data-driven insights to senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in driving operational efficiencies and familiarity with process improvement methodologies.