Audit Manager - Change - Edinburgh

Internal Audit offers the chance to make a visible impact by strengthening governance, risk, and control frameworks across a complex and evolving organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected financial services business at the heart of its transformation agenda, playing a key role in delivering assurance across a broad range of change programmes and projects. The role is based in either Edinburgh or Stirling, with a hybrid working model of two days per week in the office.

The Opportunity

As Audit Manager – Change, you’ll take ownership of high-profile audit assignments across strategic business transformation activity. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll provide assurance, identify improvements, and help drive better risk and control outcomes. This role offers exposure to complex change initiatives, senior-level influence, and the opportunity to develop your leadership profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver audits across diverse change portfolios, programmes, and projects.
• Oversee and coach team members, ensuring work is of consistently high quality.
• Conduct risk assessments and design targeted audit testing to address key exposures.
• Produce clear, insightful reports and recommendations that drive meaningful action.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing positive outcomes.
• Support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to a strong audit culture.
• Play an active role in improving audit processes and shaping the wider function.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in internal audit or assurance, ideally within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of risk, controls, and governance in a change environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership capability, with experience mentoring or managing colleagues.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous learning.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 (negotiable), depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package, including pension, bonus, and flexible working.
• Hybrid model: 2 days per week in the office (Edinburgh or Stirling).
• Inclusive culture with strong focus on professional growth and development.

Reasons to Join

• Play a key role in shaping assurance across business-critical change initiatives.
• Work closely with senior leaders and influence high-level decision-making.
• Join a collaborative team culture that values integrity and professional growth.
• Competitive reward package and flexible working options.

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at Andrea@wilkinsonandassociates.co.uk for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.