Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

About the role

PwC’s Digital Audit team sits at the forefront of transformation in the UK audit market, driven by Mandatory Firm Rotation and rising expectations around quality, insight and efficiency. Our Innovation & Data capability plays a critical role in embedding analytics, AI and modern data platforms into the audit lifecycle.

As an Digital Audit, Data Analytics - Commercial Director, you will lead the strategy and delivery of analytics‑enabled audits across priority Commercial clients, with a particular focus on complex, data‑rich organisations in sectors such as Oil & Gas and Manufacturing. You will operate as part of the leadership team, shaping our go‑to‑market proposition, driving innovation and ensuring high‑quality audit delivery.

This role is based in London, with consideration given to other UK locations. Working patterns will be a blend of office, home and client site, with client travel aligned to engagement needs.

What your days will look like:

You will play a leadership role in transforming audit delivery through data and technology, including:

Setting and leading data and analytics strategies across a portfolio of Commercial audit clients
Driving the adoption of advanced analytics, AI and data platforms within audit engagements
Leading senior client relationships, proposals and pitches across priority accounts
Leading, scaling and developing multi‑disciplinary teams delivering analytics‑enabled audits

This role is for you if:

You have experience leading data and analytics within external audit or assurance environments
You have a strong understanding of audit methodology and its application in complex, global organisations
You have worked with asset‑intensive, operationally complex businesses and their data environments
You have experience building senior client relationships and contributing to successful business development
You have strong experience with modern data platforms and analytics tooling (e.g. Databricks, SQL, Python, Power BI, ERP environments)
You have led or contributed to large‑scale transformation initiatives within audit or assurance

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform, Auditing, Auditing Methodologies, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Program Implementation, Creativity, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Ingestion, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Security, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) {+ 34 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

Digital Audit, Data Analytics - Commercial Director

Sponsorship

Requirements

Job Description

Skills

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