Senior Associate, Enterprise Resource Planning

PricewaterhouseCoopers International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in Toronto, Canada. This role involves supporting clients in implementing financial systems, analyzing financial data, and managing project risks. Candidates should have strong experience with ERP platforms and possess a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, along with effective communication and project management skills. The company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits

Flexible work programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial systems implementation.
• Experience in project management in back office accounting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement managers in managing engagement risk.
• Conduct organizational diagnostics on financial processes.
• Analyze financial and operational data.

Skills

Financial ERP platforms

Project management skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

MBA or related master's, or CPA designation

Tools

SAP

SAP BPC

Oracle

Hyperion

Business Objects

Job description

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.

Our Finance Transformation practice helps our clients’ finance functions improve their performance across a broad spectrum. As the role of finance evolves within an organization, balancing the need to be both a strategist and a steward, finance organizations will need to transform their processes, people, and analytic tools in order to manage these changes effectively. These changes include streamlining finance operations by increasing the efficiency of the finance organization and improving the effectiveness of finance by integrating performance management and analytic applications, such as performance score carding, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.

Senior Associate, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Senior Associate, Enterprise Resource Planning, 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:

Engagement Delivery

• Demonstrate strong expertise, supported by end‑to‑end implementation experience, with key financial ERP platforms and cloud‑based solutions (e.g. SAP, SAP BPC, Oracle, Hyperion, Business Objects);
• Establish credibility with existing and new clients by demonstrating knowledge of financial processes, control & compliance functions and their alignment with the financial systems;
• Conduct organizational diagnostics on financial processes, planning, budgeting, management reporting and dashboards from a system perspective;
• Define business requirements for the acquisition and application configuration of ERP and cloud‑based solutions;
• Design and implementation of target processes and financial systems;
• Vendor and software selection (including business requirements gathering) to undertake minor or major technology enhancements;
• Collaborate on diverse missions as an ERP specialist on tasks such as optimization of data model, application rationalization, acquisition integration, information management and business intelligence, risk management and project reviews;
• Analyze financial and operational data;
• Management and/or coordination of projects according to your responsibilities on specific missions that you will be assigned to;
• Knowledge sharing and professional development of colleagues and people under your supervision;

Engagement Management

• Support the engagement manager / director / partner in managing engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting;
• Prepare deliverable content on a timely basis;
• Ability to work independently and lead aspects / sections of engagements;
• Ensure the quality of deliverables meets with PwC and client expectations;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Business Development

• Participate in aspects of the proposal development process;
• Contribute to proposal writing;
• Team with PwC colleagues in other lines of services in support of client needs for Finance consulting services;
• Support the development of "thought leadership" and "point‑of‑view" documents.

People Development

• Share knowledge across the global PwC network;
• Provide input and guidance into the firm’s staffing / resource management process;
• Actively participate in staff recruitment;
• Guide and coach staff on engagements and across the practice.

Experiences and Skills you’ll use to solve

• Three or more years of experience in financial systems implementation including understanding of applications specific to GL allocations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Close & Consolidation, Planning Budgeting and Forecasting and Reporting (financial and management reporting);
• Experience in technology‑led process improvement or re‑engineering initiatives and managing projects in the core back office accounting areas in either a consultant or internal role;
• Experience participating in external and internal teams on financial systems (ERP, Cloud solutions) implementation projects;
• Understanding of or hands‑on experience with financial applications and/or enterprise management solutions (e.g. SAP, SAP BPC, Oracle, Hyperion, Business Objects) is preferred;
• Understanding of technology and business architecture, data model and application development lifecycle (deployment, cutover plan, etc.);
• Bachelor’s degree with an Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration;
• MBA or related masters; or a professional accounting designation (CPA) is required;
• Previous experience working in Finance & Accounting areas is an asset;
• High level of client service orientation such as building solid relationships with clients; approaching clients in an organized manner, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks;
• Excellent team player and an understanding of personal and team roles; contributing to a positive work environment and proactively seeking guidance and feedback;
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, presentation;
• Strong problem‑solving orientation and analytical skills;
• Project management skills & experience;
• Big 4 consulting background is an asset;
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer;
• Travel within Canada will be required and occasionally international travel, including the US.;

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

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.

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