Risk Consulting Director - Public & Social Sector

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

The Role

We are looking for an individual to join the Risk Consulting practice, based in London, with a particular focus on the Public & Social Sector. The role is a senior one which would involve high levels of collaboration across Forvis Mazars Advisory & Consulting service line amongst others. For the right person this is an exciting opportunity to progress to a Partner role in the future.

In total, in the UK, Public and Social sector has income of approximately £40 million per annum and consists of 300 staff and partners. The public and social sector are one of the major markets of the global and UK firm. The Public and Social sector are vital parts of the economy. Public interest is at the heart of service provision in the public and social sectors. Forvis Mazars is committed to serving the public interest.

Within this practice, the Risk Consulting team provides Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Advisory, External Quality Assessments and other independent advice and assurance to our clients across public, not for profit and private sector organisations (including FTSE350). Forvis Mazars has a strong reputation in the Public & Social Sector, being a leading provider of audit, advice and assurance. Our clients span the breadth and diversity of the sector including Central Government, Local Government, Education, Charities and Social Housing.

Your Experience

We are looking for an experienced risk and internal control professional, with a proven track record in developing, delivering and growing such services within a professional services firm. You do not need to have worked exclusively in such a role and experience as a Chief Audit Executive with sector experience would also be welcomed.

The right person will be a genuine leader of the team with deep areas of sector knowledge and a vision around how to continue to grow our offering as part of a wider suite of Consulting services. You will deliver an unparalleled client experience with the ability to persuade clients and prospects of this offering and to establish deep long-term relationships both internally and externally.

The following are the specific areas envisaged as likely to be central to the role:

Professional responsibilities

• Business development and strategy; You will take a key role in the growth of the Public and Social Sector and will be empowered to develop and deliver strategies in the sector working closely with other areas of Forvis Mazars - building on existing relationships and experience.
• Active sector point of contact within Forvis Mazars UK.
• Client development: broaden client relationships to help drive repeat business as well as opportunities across the firm.

Engagement leadership

• Oversee and run a Risk Consulting portfolio/engagements and be a key senior day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Delivery of quality work to agreed standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Ongoing guidance to team members.

Team leadership

• A key aspect of the role will be to guide and develop the team.
• Includes coaching and people manager responsibilities, take responsibility for people's career development.

Key Requirements

• The right person is likely to have significant experience in the Public & Social Sector.
• Technically strong in Internal Audit, including application of the Global Internal Audit Standards alongside sector specific codes/working practises.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to an everchanging technology landscape.
• Develop and supervise team members.
• Multiple engagement management, a track record of building enduring client relationships and people management skills.
• Expertise in practice management.
• Self-motivated and ambitious and hard working.
• Driven by a passion to provide excellent client service and to build a growing business, with a strong team ethic.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients.

We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith.

We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential.

At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.