About this role
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.
A career in our Financial Transformation practice will provide the opportunity to work alongside CFOs, VP Finance and controllers to optimize their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by analyzing needs, developing financial solutions, and offering guidance and support to help them optimize their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals. In financial operations at PwC, you will specialize in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organizations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identifying areas for improvement, and designing and implementing solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will contribute in providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and finance operating model.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Finance Transformation Manager, Enterprise Performance Management, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Engagement Delivery
Work on challenging and rewarding engagements with multidisciplinary teams
Conduct organizational diagnostics on financial processes
Define business requirements for the acquisition and application configuration of EPM tools
Conduct analyses in support of process performance measurement and improvement initiatives (e.g. costing, cost-benefit, benchmarking)
Establish credibility with existing and new clients by demonstrating subject matter expertise and knowledge in finance
Vendor and software selection (including business requirements gathering)
Lead or participate in organizational diagnostics on financial processes, financial consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and dashboard
Engagement Management
Support the engagement director / partner in managing engagement risk and project economics
Work to define and manage scope and objectives
Develop and foster relationships with client leaders and stakeholders
Identify, monitor and help resolve project issues and risks
Coach and train junior team members on technical and project management aspects of engagement
Prepare deliverable content
Review and ensure engagement deliverables meet PwC and client quality expectations
Business Development
Participate in aspects of the proposal development process
Contribute to proposal writing
Team with PwC colleagues in other lines of services in support of client needs for Finance Consulting services
Support the development of "thought leadership" and "point-of-view" documents
People Development
Share knowledge across the global PwC network
Provide input and guidance into the firm’s staffing/resource management process
Actively participate in staff recruitment and retention activities
Coach others, recognize their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Must have 5-7+ years within consulting and software implementation
Hands on experience working with leading EPM applications or implementing EPM applications such as OneStream, Anaplan, Oracle EPM or SAP EPM or other
Experience in the following areas is an asset:
Multi dimensional data models (dimensions, hierarchies, attributes…)
Input template and report build
Data Integration and Extract Transform and Load (ETL) concepts
Understanding of calcs (allocation, top-down spreading, currencies)
Workflow, data permissions and Security
MBA and/or a CPA designation is an asset
Certified on one or more of the leading EPM applications is a plus as well as having experience in designing, building and testing EPM applications
Working expertise or understanding in many, if not all, of the core Accounting areas:
Performance Management - executive dashboards management reporting, planning, budgeting & forecasting, analytics & decision support
Record-to-Report – financial close, consolidation, financial reporting, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Payroll
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, and an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
Extensive experience and knowledge in Financial Management leading practices in process, technology, data, structure and people
Relevant experience in a managerial role on transformational initiatives, demonstrating knowledge of strategy, operations and technology used to serve their clients and stakeholders
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
Demonstrated project management skills
When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French and English is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset
The position requires regular communication with clients and stakeholders located outside Québec, primarily in English.
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewe
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
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What you'll do
- As a Finance Transformation Manager, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to solve business issues and deliver high-quality client service. Your responsibilities include conducting organizational diagnostics, defining business requirements, and managing engagement risks.
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