Finance Transformation - Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to support teams delivering a variety of interesting projects with the most successful Irish and international organisations?
We are planning significant growth and expansion to our Finance Transformation team over the next few years and we are looking for capable and energetic people to join us on this journey. We are currently seeking to recruit Consultants at the Senior Associate level for the PwC Financial Transformation team within the Advisory Consulting Practice.
As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.
This team delivers and manages finance transformation projects in one or more of the following areas:
Developing Finance Operations strategies that align with the corporate strategy for the business including business case development and benefits realisation.
Designing, building and implementing finance operating models e.g. finance organisation design, shared services design, outsourcing, processes and technology
Digital transformation and intelligent process automation - assessing, designing and implementing technology interventions such as RPA, Process Mining, OCR, ChatBOTs, etc.
Finance function maturity assessments and benchmarking
Implementing digital dashboards using advanced digital and analytic tools to monitor key operational parameters and facilitate insightful business decision making
Delivering solutions from EPM strategy to implementation across technologies
Advising on strategies and competency assessments to create a Finance workforce of the future
Project management on strategic finance programmes including cost optimisation, divestitures planning, post merger acquisition / integrations, legal entity rationalisations, payroll optimisation, ERP implementations, etc.

About PwC

PwC is more than a place to work, it's a place to think, grow and be inspired. At PwC, your progress is our priority. You'll be working with a wide range of clients, learning from and leading in your team and sharing your unique perspective.

The work that you will do is about helping organisations of all shapes and sizes work smarter and grow faster. You will work with leading Irish and Global companies across a diverse range of industries including, Financial Services, FMCG, Retail, Pharma, Government, Tech and Utilities.

About The Finance Transformation Consulting Team

In Consulting we deliver practical, far-sighted advice that gets straight to the heart of clients’ business issues and delivers amazing results by helping our clients improve the way they operate, reduce costs, manage risks, leverage talent or fundamentally change the way they do business.

We work with an exciting and diverse range of clients from local start-ups to global multinational organisations across all industry sectors e.g. technology, phama, retail & consumers, professional services and public sector.

Our work includes:

• Implementing a modern finance vision and strategy.

• Shared Services & Outsourcing Optimisation

• Rapid Finance Assessment

• Finance Process Excellence

• Payroll Optimisation

• Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Strategy

• Zero Based Reporting

• Talent Secondments

• Finance Projects PMO

How we have helped our clients:

• We coordinated the HSE’s supply chain operations in support of the COVID19 vaccine rollout

• Programme managed the European integration of two market leading consumer brands

• Reconfigured the sales & manufacturing planning operations for an Irish Pharmaceutical company

• Developed the procurement synergy plans in support of a global merger in the entertainment industry

• We developed the future operating model for a national Insurance company

About You

• Analyse complex ideas or proposals and use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and meaningful recommendations.

• Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.

• Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.

• Effectively build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Plan and manage a project workstream to time and to budget in support of the overall project plan.

• Resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.

• The ability to coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance or operations role

• Qualified accountant with ACA, CIMA or other accounting qualification is desirable

• Experience:

• In leading or key roles in Finance Transformation projects, ideally within a professional services / consulting organisation or within a progessive organisation

• Of successfully shaping compelling proposals for clients, architecting and then leading delivery across the end to end project lifecycle from strategy to execution

• In finance process optimisation and automation

• With Digital Finance tools (automation, process mining, dashboarding)

• With Finance/EPM systems and ERPs through implementation or as users

• In Financial Data, Management and Financial Reporting

• Self starter with strong leadership and influencing skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Curious and analytical mindset

Create your future with us.

The world of work has changed and we are changing with it! At PwC, we believe that challenges are better solved together. A career with us means joining a purpose led and diverse, global community where you will do meaningful work with our amazing clients.

Our culture is unique and what sets us apart. Our people really are at the very heart of our business. So, when you join us, you will be empowered to work flexibly in a way that works for you, your clients and the teams around you, supporting your wellbeing.

We work tirelessly so that you can unlock your full potential and give you everything you need to take your career where you want it to go. We appreciate what you bring to our culture,our team and our clients and we recognise and celebrate you for it.

Our tech-powered and global capabilities come together so that you can make an impact not only to clients and our teams but on the world around us too. Find out more aboutLife@PwC

PwC Perks/Employee Benefits

Of course, we also offer all the perks you would expect from a leading employer for every stage of your journey with us.

From everyday flexibility to working from abroad, learning and development or reward and recognition. We have best in class inclusive and family friendly perks and policies that meet you where you are- in your life and in your career. Check out a sample of themhere

Inclusion Statement

PwC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we believe passionately in employing a diverse workforce so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge.

We recognise that confidence and the imposter syndrome can sometimes hold you back from applying for your dream job. Whatever your path is or however you identify, please don’t hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!

You can learn more about how we are driving a culture of belonging at PwC, and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more, by visitingwww.pwc.ie

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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