Finance Transformation, Senior Manager
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Job summary
PwC Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Finance Transformation and Finance Operations to lead multi-workstream engagements from diagnostic to stabilization. You will partner with senior finance leaders, drive process optimization, automation, and value realization while integrating ERP, analytics, and AI capabilities to improve efficiency and governance.
The role emphasizes strong financial modeling, stakeholder management, and a client-focused approach in a challenging environment.
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of experience in professional services or financial services, including finance transformation
- Proven lead on large scale Finance Transformation and Finance Ops programs
- Strong grounding across core finance domains and financial services industry
- Experience with financial modeling and scenario analysis to support business cases
- Experience with finance operating model design, governance, and controls
- Ability to manage complex programs and executive stakeholder relationships
- Strong communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills for executive audiences
- On-site presence required; willingness to work in PwC Canada offices
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, multi-workstream Finance Transformation engagements across full lifecycle
- Serve as overall engagement lead for delivery quality, timelines and value realization
- Design and lead finance diagnostics and maturity assessments across core domains
- Lead Finance Operations optimization: standardization, cost reduction, automation
- Oversee integration of enabling technologies (ERP, data, analytics, AI) into finance ops
- Apply financial modeling and analytics to support business cases and value tracking
- Manage engagement risk, scope, dependencies, and change management
- Act as senior escalation point for client stakeholders and delivery teams
- Ensure deliverables are executive-ready and aligned with client objectives and PwC standards
- Establish trusted relationships with senior finance leaders and advise on transformation strategies
- Provide clear recommendations on leading practices: governance, controls, automation, analytics
- Grow the Finance Transformation opportunity pipeline with Partners and account teams
- Support proposal development and commercial structuring for opportunities
- Build relationships across the finance transformation ecosystem to drive innovation
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Finance
Senior Manager
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.
In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.
AsaFinance Transformation (Financial Services),SeniorManager,unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomesthat’llelevate your career. Your role will include, butisn’tlimited to:
Lead complex, multi‑workstream Finance Transformation engagements across the full lifecycle from diagnostic and design through implementation and stabilization
Serve as overall engagement lead, accountable for delivery quality, timelines, outcomes, and value realization
Design and lead finance diagnostics and maturity assessments across core finance domains,identifyingpain points, value opportunities, and defining target operating models (processes, governance, RACI, data ownership, and enabling technology)
Lead Finance Operations optimization initiatives, including process standardization, cost reduction, automation, and performance improvement
Oversee the integration of enabling technologies (ERP, EPM, data, analytics,AIand automation) into finance operations to improve efficiency, insight, and control
Apply strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities to support business cases, scenario analysis, operating model assessments, and transformation value tracking
Manage engagement risk, financial performance, scope, assumptions, dependencies, and change management while ensuring adherence to PwC quality and risk management standards
Act as a senior escalation point for client stakeholders and delivery teams, drivingtimelydecision‑making and issue resolution
Ensure all deliverables are executive‑ready, analytically robust, and aligned with clientobjectivesand PwC standards
Establish andmaintaintrusted relationships with senior finance leaders, acting as a long‑term advisor on Finance Transformation and Finance Operations strategies
Provide clear, actionable recommendations on finance leading practices, including process standardization, governance, controls, automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled capabilities
Own and grow the Finance Transformation opportunity pipeline byidentifying, shaping, and leading priority pursuits in collaboration with Partners and account teams
Support proposal development, solution strategy, client positioning, and commercial structuring for Finance Transformation opportunities
Build strong relationships across the finance transformation ecosystem, including technology vendors and PwC’s global network, to drive innovation and market growth
Coach, mentor, and develop Finance Transformation professionals across functional, technical, and delivery dimensions
Lead staffing, performance management, and career development activities to buildhigh‑performing, inclusive teams
Lead the development and scaling of Financeoperationscapabilities, includingAI‑enabledfinance, analytics, and emerging technologies
Support the creation of thought leadership, points of view, solution accelerators, and methodologies, sharing leading practices across PwC Canada and the global network
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart.Here’swhat we look for:
8–12years of experiencein a professionalor financialservices environment, including management consulting and/or Finance Transformation initiatives within Financial Services
Proven experience leading large scale Finance Transformation and Finance Operations programs across design, implementation, and value realization
Strong grounding across core finance domainsandfinancialservices industry
Strong knowledge of financial modeling, including integrated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow models used for planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and executive decision support
Experience developing and reviewing driver based, scenario, and sensitivity models to support transformation business cases, cost reduction initiatives, and benefits realization
Experience with finance operating model design, governance, controls, and Finance Transformation leading practices in regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholder relationships
Strong communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex finance, analytical, and operational topics into clear, executive level messages
A client service orientation with a proven ability to build trusted, long term client relationships
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
A strong interest in digital enablement, analytics, and AI applied to Finance, with openness to learning and innovation
This positionis required tobe on-site.Additionalinformation can be discussed with your interviewer.
MBA and/or CPA designation is an asset
Financial Services industry or consulting experience isa strong plus
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
Thisposition ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $144,700 - $241,200.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range forPwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary isdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualificationsand work location.In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
We’reinspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology,you’llbe a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations,Métisand Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism,colonialismand oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.
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