Senior Manager - Clara Data Analytics

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the audit domain is seeking a Senior Manager to drive digital innovation and data analytics within their audit processes. This pivotal role requires strong leadership, exceptional data literacy, and proficiency in advanced analytics tools. You will guide audit teams, synthesize insights, and ensure compliance with audit standards while managing budgets and delivering high-quality results.

Benefits

Professional training and coaching

Flexible working arrangements

Access to various training and certifications

Qualifications

• Leadership in financial statement audits and strategic application of D&A.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to navigate complex data with analytical curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic deployment of technology and D&A across audit engagements.
• Analyze outputs to derive insights and identify areas for deeper testing.
• Present complex analyses to audit teams using visualization tools.

Skills

Data Literacy

Advanced Excel

Analytical Curiosity

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent

Tools

PowerBI

Celonis

Job description

Job Description:

The Role

Are you a visionary leader who thrives on solving complex problems and steering digital innovation in the audit domain? Our Digital Auditor & Analytics team is seeking a Senior Manager with a unique blend of accounting & FSA skills, deep proficiency in data terminology, and a profound understanding of the potential unlocked through advanced data techniques. This role is pivotal in identifying and capitalising on opportunities to refine and elevate audit methodologies through this expertise.

While experience with analytics tools is not mandatory, a strong foundation in technology is required. This position is ideally suited for individuals with exceptional data literacy and advanced Excel capabilities. As a Senior Manager, you will lead data analytics on audit engagements, navigating through the complexities of diverse operational, finance, and ERP systems.

Joining KPMG’s Clara Analytics and Technology team, you will lead and champion data analytics initiatives, providing strategic direction to engagement teams across the CLR, FS & KPE portfolio.

Why Clara?

We’re a team of enthusiastic, talented, and innovative people from diverse backgrounds in audit, technology, and industry, motivated by delivering high-quality and high-impact data and technology solutions to enhance the experience of professionals and audit entities we serve.

We invest in our people through professional training, coaching, and a culture of high support – high challenge, while maintaining market-leading capabilities by leveraging cloud-based technology and building software relationships for analytics, automation, process mining, and AI to stay ahead of the curve.

What do we do?

The Clara team is responsible for idea generation, incubation, project management, implementation, delivery, and value realization of data analytics and technology solutions within our audit and assurance portfolio, central to delivering KPMG’s audit of the future.

What people are saying?

“Clara is where you can redefine who you are and where you want to go. Since joining the team 5 years ago, I’ve developed from a data analyst into a product manager, helping to digitally transform the way audits are run. Our partnership with Microsoft makes it exciting to explore advanced technology and ensures that with each project, anything is possible.” – James M., Clara Manager

“The variety of work projects I’ve been involved in has allowed me to find what I enjoy most and develop these skills, tailoring my work towards my goals. No two engagements are the same, and I learn so much from each experience! Clara has supported my apprenticeship by finding relevant projects and offering flexibility.” – Sam R., Clara Apprentice

“I work in a collaborative, supportive environment where I feel valued, with clear opportunities for progression. You can define your career path guided by your interests, with access to various training and certifications.” – Tatiana D., Clara Manager

Responsibilities

1. Lead the strategic deployment of technology and D&A across audit engagements, ensuring alignment with firm objectives.
2. Analyze outputs to derive insights and identify areas for deeper testing, elevating D&A’s role in audits.
3. Review D&A outputs collaboratively to resolve discrepancies before dissemination.
4. Present complex analyses to audit teams using visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI, Celonis).
5. Lead the technology agenda on audit tenders and Ignition events.
6. Synthesize insights into reports and presentations for senior management and audit committees.
7. Guide audit teams on data extraction and establish efficient data sharing processes.
8. Ensure D&A documentation complies with requirements and maintains audit file standards.
9. Manage budgets, monitor finances, and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.

Experience

• Leadership in financial statement audits and strategic application of D&A.
• Ability to navigate complex data with analytical curiosity.
• Identify root causes and provide impactful recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

ACA/ACCA/ICAS or equivalent, with ongoing professional development commitment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of audit through digital transformation. Join Clara to be part of a team redefining audit and assurance landscape.