Manager, Workday Consulting, Record to Report Bilingual (FR / EN)

PwC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PwC as a Manager in Workday Consulting where you'll provide essential consulting services across various Workday applications. This role involves leading financial solution implementations, refining processes, and managing client relationships while mentoring junior team members. Your expertise will empower clients to optimize their operational efficiency in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of consulting experience including Workday implementations.
• Proficient in English and French, strong communication skills.
• Experience with finance transformation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Workday Finance solutions.
• Manage client relationships and deliver high-quality consulting services.
• Mentor junior staff and guide teams in strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Client Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

SummaryAt PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a Workday consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing a broad range of consulting services across various Workday applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Workday applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Manager, Workday Consulting, Record to Report ,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 :

Lead the implementation of Workday Finance solutions

Achieve successful project delivery and uphold quality standards

Refine financial processes to benefit clients

Manage client relationships and account expectations

Utilize knowledge in Workday to drive process improvements

Guide teams in strategic planning and execution and mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge

Analyze detailed finance & accounting, including payroll accounting processes to identify improvement opportunities in the following areas :

Operational accounting (AP, AR, Cash, WIP, Payroll)

Period close and consolidation

Fixed asset management

Finance integrations

Accounting Center

Reporting and analytics : operational, finance, and HR reporting

Simplify complex processes to improve reliability and achieve cost and cycle time reductions, as well as managing work streams of a complex project to implement improvements.

Identify and address client needs : actively participating in client discussions and meetings; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.

Contribute to innovation initiatives to support modernization of the finance functions powered by Workday

Utilization of PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), data analysis and visualization tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI)

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Minimum Degree Required : Bachelor’s Degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or higher-level studies in accounting and financial management preferred

Minimum Year(s) of Experience : 6 years

Oral and written proficiency in English and French required

Preferred experience with ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle

A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in record to report functions via system implementation

Good understanding of process improvement, chart of accounts design / management, and applications of at least one of the following focus areas : finance transformation and financial systems optimization.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization

When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset

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 :

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, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure {+ 21 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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