Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory
Industry/Sector

Not Applicable
Specialism

Managed Services
Management Level

Manager
& Summary

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals.




In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.



To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.


As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:


• Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
• Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
• Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
• Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
• Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
• Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
• Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Summary -

A career in our Managed Services team will provide you an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology. The Finance & Accounting Managed Services team provides support by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back-office opportunities, transforming finance function by executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity through streamlined processes, optimising use of technology, and efficiently using resources to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services to all stakeholders. The team delivers core finance & accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Compliance and Controls, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, General Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, and Treasury.


Minimum Degree Required (BQ) •:

Bachelors Degree


Degree Preferred:



Required Field(s) of Study (BQ):

Finance, Accounting


Preferred Field(s) of Study:

Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) •: US

5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) or Consulting roles


Certification(s) Preferred:

CPA



Preferred Knowledge/Skills •:

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of, and/or success in managing efforts with identifying and addressing client needs:


• Trains junior team members to develop skills;
• Leads client status meetings and extract applicable metrics;
• Manages overall engagement operations, liaises with internal engagement leaders, reporting wins, risks, and concerns;
• Coaches and mentors staff as necessary for success;
• Oversees overall project management, including financials;
• Owns client relationships;
• Leads resource planning;
• Possesses fundamental knowledge and experience in support/service management ;
• Involves key business and strategic priorities leveraged to oversee and manage a team providing technical financial guidance and support in the areas of financial operations, financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and profitability improvement for managed services client's;
• Monitors the business environment for trends that could potentially affect the success of our clients;
• Demonstrates knowledge of leading Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) methodologies and technology advances, and take action to address them in the solutions services offered to our clients;
• Analyzes financial data, identifies reporting needs, prepare s recommendations to management, utilizing industry-leading practices and extensive financial and quantitative skills ;
• Develops business plans and forecasts, budget comparisons, ad hoc financial analysis for our clients in an efficient and disciplined operations model;
• Confirms the integrity and accuracy of the financial reporting and analysis provided;
• Supports FP&A Senior Managers in providing decision-making and problem-solving issues affecting individual client functions and influencing client leadership in the execution/implementation of programs, initiatives, and strategy;
• Provides strategic and technical direction for department, Finance leadership and projects;
• Coaches and develops members of the FP&A operation team members in a wide variety of areas including but not limited to teaming, interpersonal skills, relationship building, leadership skills, strategy and business knowledge;
• Communicates and collaborates effectively, emphasizing presentation development and delivery;
• Works independently using project management skills;
• Builds and sustains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Learns quickly and uses effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address deadline-sensitive involving FP&A and related managed services matters;
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), SAP (S4Hana), and Tableau; and,
• Has preferred proficiency in Hyperion and Anaplan.

Education •(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)•

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications •(if blank, certifications not specified)•

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Management, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ensuring Accuracy of Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Internal Controls, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Services Operations {+ 21 more}
Desired Languages •(If blank, desired languages not specified)•

Travel Requirements

Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No
Government Clearance Required?

No