Abbie Francis-Pike Director - Risk Consulting

Director - Risk Consulting Abbie Francis-Pike

As an experienced director, Abbie helps organisations manage their risks by providing tailored advice and assurance. She has provided specialist internal audit and advisory services, acting as a critical friend and trusted advisor for over a decade.

Experience

Abbie leads the firm's risk consulting offering to charity and central government organisations. Her experience spans across:

  • charities with varying sizes/geographical footprints
  • central government departments
  • non-departmental public bodies
  • intergovernmental organisations
  • housing associations
  • further education and universities
  • local government
  • NHS and healthcare organisations

She facilitates sharing her insight across our portfolio to ensure we can support our clients to continually improve.

Abbie is used to delivering at pace and has provided quality services during challenging circumstances, working with organisations with a range of risk appetites. She has worked with organisations with complex governance structures, as well as newly established organisations, to ensure the swift mobilisation of our services. Abbie supports and promotes a flexible approach and is keen to add value and support effective engagement with auditees. She is happy to tailor our audit approach to ensure that we provide the most value for our clients.

Work highlights

  • Abbie is responsible for leading the quality of our work programme, as well as delivering clear and practical advice to our key stakeholders. She works directly with Chief Executives and Board members/Trustees to provide an opinion on risk management, governance and control frameworks.
  • Abbie's experience includes delivering workshops to Board/senior teams, sitting on project boards in a critical friend role, fraud investigations and lessons learnt exercises.
  • Abbie was awarded the Charles Duly Prize for the highest aggregate marks achieved from all candidates sitting the IIA Diploma.

Accreditations/ Memberships of professional bodies

  • Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA)
  • Ex-member of the IIA’s Professional Development Committee

What our clients say

“We have worked with the team at Forvis Mazars since 2019 as our internal audit partner, and their contribution to our organisation is greatly valued. They provide an annual programme of assurance and advisory audits across our charity, focusing on key areas that are vital to our success and governance.

The team is both professional and approachable, and we benefit from the open and honest relationship we maintain with them. They take the time to understand our work and will tailor their approach to reflect the complexities and nuances of the third sector and our complex organisation.

Beyond the audit programme, we value their broader support and advice. Whether we’re seeking guidance on value for money, cost efficiency, or emerging risks, they are always on hand with timely, relevant, and insightful input. Their knowledge of trends and best practices across the third sector helps inform our decision-making and adds real value.”

CFO, National UK Charity

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