Finance Transformation - Finance Strategy Consultant, Manager

A career 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 Finance Operating Model and Organization Design practice team helps clients execute these strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity through streamlined processes, optimized use of technology, and efficient use of resources to deliver cost effective, high quality services to all stakeholders. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving contemporary operating models, upskilling talent to focus team members on driving insight and partnering with their business counterparts and digital transformation of the finance function to create world class functional excellence.

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 Requirements and Preferences:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:
6 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree Preferred:
Master of Business Administration

Preferred Fields of Study:
Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance, Management Information Systems

Certification(s) Preferred:

CPA

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrates proven extensive-level abilities advising global organizations on organizational structures and talent strategies including:

• Shared Service Centers;
• Business Process Outsourcing;
• Centers of Excellence;
• Upskilling;
• Performance Management;
• BPO selection, contracting, transition, and measurement;
• Extensive knowledge of Finance and Accounting leading practices, industry-specific knowledge of global trends, and contribution to the development of thought leadership;
• Extensive experience leveraging multiple data gathering strategies and analytical thinking to challenge the status quo, develop insights and innovative solutions, and solve complex business problems;
• Proven record of developing strategies, transformation roadmaps, and executing change to achieve business outcomes;
• Process improvement experience across Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report, Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting, and Financial Reporting (internal and external);
• Demonstrates experience with common Finance and Accounting technology applications and other emerging technology solutions;
• Extensive experience with organization design, talent management and shared services & outsourcing;
• Experience with data and chart of accounts design to enhance analytics, reporting and decision support;
• Proven communication skills (verbal and written) to convey complex messages in a simple, straightforward way that drives transparency and trust;
• Demonstrates experience cultivating and sustaining senior client relationships and supporting sales and proposal efforts; and,
• Supervise large, global teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage collaboration and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely, meaningful feedback.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance