Ryan Crilley Partner - Audit & Assurance

Ryan is an Audit Partner based in Glasgow and Edinburgh, supporting privately owned and mid‑market businesses across Scotland. With more than 15 years of audit experience, he focuses on delivering quality, building trusted client relationships, and developing talented teams that contribute to the growth of our Scottish audit practice.

Experience

Ryan brings over 15 years of audit and assurance experience, specialising in working with privately owned and mid‑market businesses across Scotland, as well as UK subsidiaries of international groups. His portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including food & drink, technology, manufacturing and consumer-focused industries.

He is committed to delivering high‑quality, efficient audits, ensuring strong compliance, clear communication and a practical, commercially minded approach throughout each engagement. Based across the Glasgow and Edinburgh offices, Ryan plays a central role in developing talent, strengthening audit quality and supporting the continued growth of the Scottish practice.

Actively engaged in the local business community, he builds trusted relationships and stays connected to emerging regional and national developments. His client‑centric, insight‑driven approach helps organisations navigate challenges confidently and achieve their strategic objectives.

Work highlights

Ryan has played a key role in strengthening audit quality and capability across Scotland, leading high‑profile engagements for privately owned and internationally backed businesses. He has successfully delivered complex group audits involving multiple locations, earning recognition from clients for his clear communication, commercial insight and pragmatic approach.

A major career highlight includes supporting a rapidly scaling Scottish business through a period of significant growth and regulatory change, helping to enhance financial reporting processes and improve governance. Ryan has also contributed to the development of the regional audit market by mentoring emerging talent, supporting recruitment initiatives, and actively engaging with the Scottish business community. His leadership has helped deepen Forvis Mazars’ presence across Glasgow and Edinburgh, enabling the firm to build trusted relationships and support the long‑term resilience of businesses across the region.