Finance Transformation, Senior Manager

PwC Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 144,700 - 241,200; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Finance Transformation leader to guide large engagements across design, implementation and stabilization, partnering with senior finance leaders to realise value.

You will shape operating models, drive automation and analytics, and manage risks, timelines and client expectations, while coaching teams and delivering executive-ready outcomes at PwC.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in professional or financial services environments.
• Proven leadership of large-scale Finance Transformation and Finance Operations programmes.
• Strong grounding in core finance domains and financial services industry.
• Advanced financial modelling including P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow models.
• Experience with driver-based, scenario, and sensitivity models for business cases.
• Experience with finance operating model design, governance, and controls in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs, risks, dependencies, and exec relationships.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling for exec audiences.
• Client service orientation with ability to build long-term relationships.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Interest in digital enablement, analytics, and AI in Finance.
• On-site availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-workstream Finance Transformation engagements across full lifecycle.
• Serve as engagement lead for delivery quality, timelines, outcomes, and value realization.
• Design and lead finance diagnostics and target operating models.
• Lead Finance Operations optimisation, including standardisation, cost reduction, automation.
• Oversee integration of ERP, data analytics, AI into finance operations.
• Apply financial modelling to support business cases and value tracking.
• Manage engagement risk, scope, dependencies, and change management.
• Act as senior escalation point for client stakeholders and teams.
• Ensure deliverables are executive-ready and aligned with PwC standards.

Skills

Finance Transformation leadership

Engagement leadership

Finance diagnostics

Operations optimisation

ERP & AI in finance

Financial modelling

Risk management & governance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Agile delivery

Education

MBA/CPA designation

Financial Services / consulting experience

Job description

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.

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, identifying areas for improvement, and designing and implementing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, identifying pain points, value opportunities, and defining target operating models (processes, governance, RACI, data ownership, and enabling technology)
• Lead Finance Operations optimisation initiatives, including process standardisation, cost reduction, automation, and performance improvement
• Oversee the integration of enabling technologies (ERP, EPM, data, analytics, AI and automation) into finance operations to improve efficiency, insight, and control
• Apply strong financial modelling 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, driving timely decision‑making and issue resolution
• Ensure all deliverables are executive‑ready, analytically robust, and aligned with client objectives and PwC standards

Client & Market Development

• Establish and maintain trusted 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 standardisation, governance, controls, automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled capabilities
• Own and grow the Finance Transformation opportunity pipeline by identifying, 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

People & Practice Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop Finance Transformation professionals across functional, technical, and delivery dimensions
• Lead staffing, performance management, and career development activities to build high‑performing, inclusive teams
• Lead the development and scaling of Finance operations capabilities, including AI‑enabled finance, 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

Experience & Capabilities

• 8–12 years of experience in a professional or financial services environment, including management consulting and/or Finance Transformation initiatives within Financial Services
• Proven experience leading large‑scale Finance Transformation and Finance Operations programmes across design, implementation, and value realisation
• Strong grounding across core finance domains and financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling, 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 realisation
• Experience with finance operating model design, governance, controls, and Finance Transformation leading practices in regulated environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes, 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 position is required to be on‑site.

Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA designation is an asset
• Financial Services industry or consulting experience is a strong plus

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $144,700 – $241,200. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programmes.