Financial Transformation, Senior Associate

PwC - Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Associate in Financial Transformation. This role involves assessing financial processes, identifying improvements, and designing solutions for clients. You will engage with diverse teams to deliver Finance consulting services and support projects using technology like SAP and Workday. Ideal candidates have finance experience and a commitment to diversity. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment are offered to help you thrive.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Commitment to valuing differences and working with diverse people.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to deliver Finance Consulting services.
• Participate in workshops with Finance stakeholders.
• Engage in Finance Transformation engagements.

Skills

Interest in upskilling for a digital world

Professional Finance experience

Consulting or audit experience

Experience with ERP implementation

Understanding of core Accounting areas

Education

MBA or CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Workday

Microsoft

Oracle

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Banking & Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

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.

A career in our Finance Transformation practice, within Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside Finance leaders to optimise the structure of their finance functions, re‑architect Finance processes and implement new technology to enable their transformation journey. Join a team of business professionals who work with clients to solve complex problems; utilising tools to digitally upskill Finance teams. Work with clients to establish and deliver on their transformation roadmap to create value for Finance and beyond. Working in a diverse team, you will help our clients identify process, performance and people opportunities and lead the development of meaningful solutions to deliver sustainable change.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Financial Transformation, Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with colleagues across PwC to sell and deliver business‑led, technology‑enabled projects to fulfil client needs for Finance Consulting services.
• Participate and support the preparation of workshops with key Finance stakeholders.
• Play an active part in the delivery of Finance Transformation engagements, including:
• Finance technology tool implementations for Finance Operations (e.g. SAP, Workday, Microsoft and Oracle).
• Finance Vision & Strategy and Target Operating Model design.
• Finance Processes assessment and improvement supported by technology.
• Support the engagement manager / director / partner in managing engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting.
• Prepare deliverable content and ensure the quality of deliverables meets with PwC and client expectations.
• Participate in aspects of the proposal development process and contribute to proposal writing.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives.
• Professional Finance experience is an asset (e.g. Accounting, FP&A, Reporting & Analytics).
• Consulting or audit experience is an asset, especially within the “Big 4” firms.
• MBA and/or a CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience with ERP implementation initiatives and projects (e.g. SAP, Workday, Microsoft and Oracle) is an asset.
• Working expertise or understanding in many, if not all, of the core Accounting areas: Record‑to‑Report – financial close, consolidation, financial reporting, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Payroll.
• Order‑to‑Cash – order entry, customer credit, invoicing, accounts receivable, collections.
• Procure‑to‑Pay – procurement, accounts payable.
• Experience in process improvement or re‑engineering initiatives and projects in the core back‑office accounting areas in either a consultant or internal role.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be 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

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