Finance Transformation Consultant - Finance Operations, Senior Manager

Job summary

The role involves leading finance transformation initiatives to optimize transaction processing, financial close, and reporting cycles. You will also mentor junior staff and leverage digital solutions like GenAI to enhance overall finance function efficiency.

Job details

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Finance Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary A career in our Financial Operations practice, within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge. Our team helps clients transform their finance function by executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity through streamlined processes, optimise d use of technology, and efficient use of resources to deliver cost effective, high quality services to all stakeholders. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story. Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities. Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback. Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations. Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant. Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels. Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness. Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements The Opportunity As an integral member of the Financial Operations team, you will lead efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across essential client finance process cycles including procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report. You will analyze complex financial issues and optimize transaction processing, financial close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, as well as internal and external reporting. As a Senior Associate, you will mentor and develop junior colleagues, uphold rigorous quality standards, and cultivate strong client relationships. You will deepen your business context knowledge and navigate complex situations to deliver exceptional outcomes and grow your personal brand. Responsibilities Enhance efficiency and effectiveness in transaction processing across procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report cycles Lead implementations of GenAI and digital finance transformation initiatives Optimize financial close and consolidation processes Refine budgeting and forecasting methodologies to enhance financial planning Conduct comprehensive business and data analysis, including systems and data testing Enhance internal and external financial reporting capabilities Identify, analyze and resolve complex financial and operational issues with innovative solutions Ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in all deliverables Deliver digital finance solutions leveraging the latest AI technologies Build, nurture, and sustain strong client relationships through exceptional and impactful communication and engagement Develop a thorough understanding of the broader business dynamics and finance transformation initiatives Mentor and guide junior team members to support their growth and development What You Must Have Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field 4years of relevant experience in finance operations, including strong exposure to procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report processes What Sets You Apart MBA or advanced degree preferred CPA or other relevant certifications Experience in record to report, procure to pay, order to cash cycles Consulting experience leading and supporting large, complex finance transformation initiatives In-depth knowledge of finance process optimization and proficiency in financial systems implementations Experience implementing GenAI and digital finance transformation solutions Experience in managerial cost accounting, financial modeling, and simplifying complex processes for cost/time reduction Experience with ERP platforms such as Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Oracle or similar Strong capabilities in business and data analysis, BI/analytics reporting, and data management Familiarity with Data Warehouse/Data Mart architectures and cloud-based data warehousing solutions Ability to manage and lead complex project workstreams and cross-functional teams effectively Exceptional client engagement, communication, and leadership skills Travel Requirements Up to 80% Job Posting End Date The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

What you’ll do

The role involves leading finance transformation initiatives to optimize transaction processing, financial close, and reporting cycles. You will also mentor junior staff and leverage digital solutions like GenAI to enhance overall finance function efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business and at least 4 years of relevant experience in finance operations. Proficiency in core finance cycles and strong analytical skills are essential for this senior-level consulting position.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k • Holiday pay • Vacation • Personal sick leave • Family sick leave • Annual discretionary bonus

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Business analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Finance operations
• Procure to pay
• Order to cash
• Record to report
• Financial close
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Data analysis
• GenAI
• Digital finance transformation
• Financial modeling
• ERP platforms
• Business analysis
• Project management
• Client engagement
• Leadership
• Procure-To-Pay (PTP)
• Medical History Documentation
• Internal Reporting
• Influencing Skills
• External Reporting
• Composure
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Influencing Without Authority
• Complex Problem Solving
• PeopleSoft Applications
• Cost Accounting
• Order To Cash Process
• Financial Close
• Record to Report (R2R)
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Business Intelligence
• Certified Public Accountant
• Communication
• Consulting
• Data Management
• Data Mart
• Data Warehousing
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Financial Systems
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Information Processing

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Finance Transformation Manager
• Financial Planner / Investment Consultant
• Financial and Investment Advisers
• Personal Financial Advisors