Financial Audit AI Enablement Manager

Role Overview
The
Financial Audit AI Enablement Manager
will play a pivotal role in embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Crowe UK's financial audit processes. This role focuses on developing and deploying Generative AI (GenAI) and predictive analytics solutions to enhance audit efficiency, quality, and innovation. Working within the Financial Audit Data Analytics Team, this AI Specialist will lead the use of our current AI tools (Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio and ChatGPT Enterprise) to deliver tailored AI solutions for real audit engagements.

Key Responsibilities
AI Solution Development:

• Design and implement AI-enabled tools using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio and ChatGPT Enterprise to support audit methodology.
• Build client-specific AI copilots and automation workflows for audit tasks such as planning, documentation, and evidence review.

Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning

• Experiment with ML algorithms (e.g., K-Means, Decision Trees, Isolation Forest, ARIMA) for anomaly detection, risk assessment, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate predictive models into audit processes.

Audit Integration & Enablement

• Work alongside audit teams to identify engagement-specific AI use cases.
• Document benefits, challenges, and lessons learned for each engagement.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and audit quality standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with audit, technology, and compliance teams to align AI initiatives with firm strategy.
• Provide training and guidance to audit teams on AI tools and workflows.

Innovation & Roadmap

• Develop a roadmap for scaling AI solutions across the audit function.
• Contribute to the creation of an AI Centre of Excellence within the firm.

Qualifications
Experience:

• Strong background in financial audit with exposure to technology-enabled audit solutions.
• Hands-on experience with AI platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, ChatGPT Enterprise or similar.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts and AI agent development.
• Awareness of machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics techniques.
• Understanding of data integration and RAG pipelines.

Professional Qualification

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is desirable.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support training and onboarding of audit teams in AI-enabled workflows.
• Maintain documentation of AI processes and solutions for knowledge transfer and compliance.
• Participate in project planning and execution to ensure timely delivery of AI solutions.

Expectations

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for AI to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the audit team.

About Crowe
Crowe is a leading national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm with global reach and local expertise. We are an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks in the world, with access to more than 40,000 people in over 140+ countries and across more than 800+ offices globally.

Our vision is to be recognised as essential to the future success of our clients by helping them to answer tomorrow's questions and make smart decisions that have lasting value through the highest quality audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Crowe is where talented people can realise their potential, are successful and enjoy what they do by making a positive difference to our clients, communities and each other.

At Crowe, our aim is to create a community where regardless of gender, identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, education or background, everyone is valued, can flourish and achieve their full potential.

Why choose Crowe?
At Crowe we understand that it is often the culture and values of a firm that are most important when looking for a new workplace.

Whether you're working in statutory audit, corporate tax or you're a marketing or HR specialist, we place our people at the centre of everything that we do; promoting a collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture while remaining passionate about supporting and developing our people as they build their careers. We listen to our people and adapt to their changing needs alongside the needs of our growing business. We invest in our people to help them be the best they can be.

We value new ideas and innovation, and welcome people who are committed to making a difference by delivering excellent services to our people, clients and communities.

At Crowe, you will find the specialist knowledge, the resources and the commitment to help you build a satisfying and rewarding career, with continued learning and development, highly competitive salaries and flexible benefits.

We want to create the best environment for our people to grow and thrive and recognise the importance of offering a flexible approach to our working environment, which we would be happy to discuss with you further.

Crowe is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in recruitment and employment. We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation, driving effectiveness in our teams and providing our clients with a quality service.

Entry and progression within the firm is determined solely by the application of objective criteria, personal performance and merit which is supported by a clearly defined career pathway..