Finance Transformation Manager

PwC Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Manager in Finance Transformation to shape future-ready finance strategies and operating models for ASX-listed clients and large Australian organisations in Sydney.

You will drive end-to-end process improvement, implement digital finance technologies, and uplift enterprise performance management while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs and high-impact deliverables.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce preferred; professional qualifications highly regarded but not mandatory.
• Experience delivering finance transformation and advisory in a consulting or project setting.
• Expertise in end-to-end FP&A, O2C, P2P, R2R and finance operating model design.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute future-ready finance strategies across people, process, technology, and data.
• Elevate Finance to a strategic partner with insight-led advisory and data-driven recommendations.
• Improve end-to-end finance processes (FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, O2C, P2P, R2R).
• Lead large-scale finance transformation programs in cross-functional teams with client stakeholders.
• Implement and optimise digital finance technologies (Cloud ERP/EPM, automation, AI).
• Develop deliverables such as reports, models, roadmaps and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Finance transformation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Power BI

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

CPA/CA/CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Oracle

OneStream

Workday Adaptive Planning

Microsoft Power BI

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

As a Manager in Finance Transformation at PwC Australia, you’ll help shape future-focused finance strategies, evolve operating models, and guide complex transformation programs spanning people, processes, technology and data. You’ll do this while partnering with major ASX-listed companies and large Australian organisations. Our Finance Transformation team lives our purpose by bringing together diverse, ambitious thinkers who create innovative solutions to our clients’ most critical challenges.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute future-ready finance strategies and target operating models (including Global Business Services) across people, process, technology, and data.
• Elevate Finance into a strategic business partner by building insight-led advisory capabilities and turning data into actionable recommendations.
• Improve end-to-end operational finance processes (FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, O2C, P2P, R2R) to boost efficiency, control, and business impact.
• Implement and optimise digital finance technologies: Cloud ERP/EPM, automation, and AI, to drive process excellence and effectiveness.
• Uplift Enterprise Performance Management to reveal performance drivers, accelerate decision-making, and unlock growth.
• Lead large-scale finance transformation programs, collaborating in cross-functional teams and with client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Conduct analysis, develop insights, and produce high-quality deliverables (e.g., reports, models, roadmaps); contribute to proposals and thought leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• A consulting, continuous improvement, or project-oriented background with experience delivering finance transformation.
• Expertise in finance operating model and service delivery model design, and end-to-end process improvement across P2P, O2C, R2R, and FP&A/PB&F.
• Advisory and hands-on experience with finance technologies and automation tools, including SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, OneStream, Workday Adaptive, Microsoft/Power BI, and data visualisation platforms (e.g., Tableau, QlikView).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges and translate insights into practical outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Interest in Future of Finance trends, including AI and Agentic Finance.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is preferred; professional qualifications such as CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or CIMA are highly regarded but not mandatory.

What you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

We welcome applications from individuals seeking part-time arrangements.

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