Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting - Senior Associate
About the role
As part of the Financial Operations practice within Finance Consulting services, you will work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. Our team helps clients transform their finance function by executing 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.
As a Senior Associate, you will lead efforts to enhance productivity 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, mentor junior colleagues, cultivate powerful client relationships, and navigate complex situations to deliver exceptional outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your business context knowledge, grow your personal brand, and leverage the latest AI technologies in digital finance transformation.
Responsibilities
- Lead initiatives to improve effectiveness in client finance processes
- Analyze intricate financial challenges and propose solutions
- Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their skills
- Build and maintain sturdy relationships with clients
- Navigate complex scenarios to achieve remarkable results
- Enhance understanding of business context and industry trends
- Leverage advanced AI technologies for digital finance transformation
- Contribute to the overall growth of the Financial Operations team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- At least 4 years of experience in finance operations
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, or Finance (preferred)
- Certified Public Accountant (preferred)
- Experience in record to report, procure to pay, order to cash cycles
- Consulting experience leading complex finance transformation initiatives
- In-depth knowledge of finance process optimization and financial systems implementations
- Experience implementing GenAI and digital finance transformation solutions
- Experience in managerial cost accounting and financial modeling
- Experience with ERP platforms such as Hyperion, PeopleSoft, or Oracle
- Familiarity with Data Warehouse/Data Mart architectures and cloud-based solutions
Skills
- Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas
- Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach them to deliver results
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance
- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and explain the reasons for this choice
- Seek and embrace opportunities that provide exposure to different situations, environments, and perspectives
- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others
- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
Pay
The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $202,000. 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k retirement plan
- Holiday pay
- Vacation time
- Personal and family sick leave
To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance.