EM Sep 26 Consulting ER&F - Capital Projects Risk & Controls SA

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Open to

SA2s only

Location

Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, London ML

Qualifications

ACA or international equivalent

Closing Date

11 Sept, 1200

About the role

At PwC, our Capital Projects Risk & Control team typically reports to the CFO, Commercial leads, Head of Assurance, or Internal Audit to provide independent challenge across project delivery, commercial performance and third-party relationships, helping clients improve outcomes, reduce risk and protect value.

Our team brings together accountants, commercial specialists, project professionals, engineers and data specialists to deliver programme assurance, commercial assurance, commercial strategy and deal support, contract optimisation, supplier performance improvement and technology-enabled solutions across some of the UK's largest infrastructure investments.

We’re seeking talented, high performing professionals to join our team.

If you enjoy working with high profile clients – often household names – then our growing Capital Projects Risk & Control team at PwC will provide you with that opportunity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and collaborative team where you can play a direct role in shaping our growth agenda while developing your own career. You will work on nationally significant projects and programmes across sectors including central government, energy and utilities, transport, defence and health, helping clients address complex challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, including CFOs, Programme Directors and Audit Committees, while enabling you to build a unique blend of accounting, commercial, project assurance and technology-enabled delivery skills. Working alongside experienced commercial specialists, engineers, project professionals, data experts and AI practitioners, you will contribute to challenging, impactful and varied engagements in a supportive environment that prioritises coaching, training and professional development. As part of a close-knit team, you will also have the opportunity to work within a technology-enabled environment, leveraging innovative

What your days will look like

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Delivering workstreams and managing day-to-day delivery within larger client engagements, including stakeholder management, coaching junior team members and report writing. Working with senior client stakeholders to understand project, commercial and governance challenges and develop practical recommendations.

• Analysing commercial, financial and project data to identify trends, risks, control weaknesses and opportunities to improve performance. Preparing high quality reports and presenting findings clearly to clients.

• Supporting reviews across the lifecycle of major capital programmes, including governance, project controls, commercial arrangements, supplier performance and delivery confidence. Supporting commercial assurance reviews, including supplier cost assurance, contract compliance, commercial performance and value optimisation.

• Working with our technology and data specialists to embed analytics, automation and Generative AI into the way we deliver projects. Supporting business development, proposition development and thought leadership activities.

This role is for you if

We are looking for individuals who have previous experience of:

• Audit experience and/or a chartered accountant with analytical skills , with ACA (or international equivalent) qualification

• Strong curiosity and the ability to understand how organisations operate and where value or risk may exist. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Strong written communication with the ability to produce high-quality client reports.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Interest in AI, automation and data-enabled ways of working.

• Emotional intelligence with an ability to navigate cultural nuances

• An interest in major infrastructure, capital projects or commercial performance, with a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.

The role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise across commercial, capital projects, technology and advisory, building skills that are highly valued by senior executives and creating a strong platform for progression

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Business Ethics, Code of Ethics, Communication, Compliance and Governance, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Auditing, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Review, Compliance Risk Assessment, Compliance Training, Controls Compliance, Creativity, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Protection Management (DPM), Disability Support, Embracing Change {+ 30 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date