Senior Audit Data Analyst

Summary: The Senior Audit Data Analyst role is a freelance position based in London, focusing on enhancing internal audit processes through advanced data analytics. The analyst will collaborate with audit teams to implement data-driven audits, mentor junior staff, and improve analytics tools and standards. This position requires a strong background in data analytics, particularly within audit or assurance contexts, and involves presenting findings to non-technical stakeholders. The contract is for 6 months with a potential extension, starting in May 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with audit teams to scope and plan analytics
• Source, transform, and analyse audit-relevant data
• Translate audit objectives into actionable analytics use cases
• Present results clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Coach and mentor junior analysts and auditors
• Enhance audit analytics tools, processes, and standards
• Support delivery across audits in areas such as finance, operations, and asset management
• Participate in agile planning and team collaboration sessions
• Promote adoption of data-driven auditing practices

Key Skills:

• 7+ years' experience in data analytics, ideally within audit or assurance
• Fluent in English
• Proficient in SQL (required); Python experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end analytics delivery
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g. scrum)
• Experience working with internal audit, risk, or compliance functions (preferred)
• Knowledge of machine learning applications (preferred)
• Quick adaptability to various systems and datasets
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT