Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & 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.

As a finance consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of finance consulting. Your work will involve providing comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising their financial performance, improving decision-making, and achieving their financial goals. You will be responsible for analysing client needs, developing financial solutions, and offering recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Job Description: A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.
 

 We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team and support in driving finance transformation projects under the CFO Office. In this role, you will be pivotal in managing and executing key finance projects, ensuring robust project governance, and driving the transformation of finance operations across the organization. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to implement process improvements and ensure the effective execution of transformation strategies within the finance function.

Responsibilities:

Project Management Office (PMO) Activities for transformation & CFO office projects

• Conduct process analysis to identify process improvements, leverage data insights, and support decision-making for finance transformation initiatives.

• Understand the processes and define the future state of processes

• Implement and execute PMO processes, standards, and frameworks to ensure project consistency, quality, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Establish and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and timelines for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Track and monitor project progress and risks, managing dependencies and reporting on key milestones to senior management and stakeholders.

• Facilitate project meetings, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are engaged and informed about project progress and coordination.

• Monitor project budgets and financial metrics, ensuring forecasts are met and alerting senior management to potential issues.

• Analyze project performance, identify variances between budget and actual costs, and propose solutions to address discrepancies.

• Prepare regular financial updates and project performance reports for senior management.

• Research around Finance industry best practices and technology trends

Stakeholder Engagement, Change Management and strategic Communication

• Serve as a point of contact for CFO Office for all strategic communication

• Support the coordination of communication efforts, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and managing action items.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and dashboards that provide clear updates to stakeholders at all levels.

• Defining change strategies for the projects

• Driving change management initiatives for Finance

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

•Contribute to the ongoing refinement of PMO processes and methodologies, recommending improvements to ensure efficient project delivery.

•Monitor industry trends and emerging practices in project management and finance transformation, identifying opportunities for organizational growth and development.

• Support the collection and analysis of lessons learned from completed projects to improve future project delivery.

Mandatory skill sets:

Finance transformation

Preferred skill sets:

Finance

Years of experience required:

6+ years

Education qualification:

BBA, B.Com, MBA, PGDM, M.Com

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor in Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Finance Transformation

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Complying with Regulations, Creativity, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Ensuring Compliance With Accounting Standards, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Strategy {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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