IT Risk Advisory Senior Manager
Posted:
20 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
18 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
UK IT Risk Senior Manager
Senior Manager-level IT consultants work closely with senior management of FTSE 100/250 mid-cap and start-up companies as well as all levels of CFGI staff from Consultant to Partner. Engagements include IT Internal Audit SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and testing attestation/certification readiness work business process improvement projects compliance and other assessments.
CFGI Senior Managers lead project teams and interact with clients and their external auditors (or other professional service firms) on all aspects of engagements including:
-Reviewing IT controls testing process narratives flow charts or procedures for other types of assessments
-Approving engagement scope project plans risk assessments testing approach and specific procedures
-Identifying areas for improvement and value-add
-Preparing reports or other appropriately styled presentations of findings and recommendations
-Preparation for and participation in Audit Committee meetings or other senior management meetings
-Developing and managing relationships with client management
-Managing engagement economics; and
-Business development with new and existing clients.
Furthermore Senior Managers are seen as part of the Firms leadership and have internal responsibilities for staff development training internal projects and the continual improvement of the Risk Advisory team.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
-Certified ACA ACCA CISA CISM or other standard auditing or information security certifications combined with solid IT audit experience. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science Information Systems Audit Management Information Systems or similar relevant degree will be considered in lieu of formal qualification (non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire)
-Undergraduate degree in Accounting ACA ACCA or CIMA combined with solid accounting experience are preferred but not required
-Eight years of experience in audit and advisory roles performing IT audit systems implementations or Information Security
-Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills and ability to assimilate easily into teams
-Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of SOX IT General Controls COSO SOC 1 and SOC 2
-Awareness of ISO 27001 GDPR and other relevant standards
-Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities
-Entrepreneurial nature self-motivated ethical and dependable
-Strong project management skills
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
When in need of an interim CFO or financial consulting, MA companies turn to CFGI, an industry leader providing top-tier MA accounting consulting.