Reporting Optimisation and Finance Transformation Senior Manager

PwC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

24/7 virtual GP

Volunteering days

Job summary

PwC in Greater London is seeking a Senior Manager in Advisory to lead finance process improvement engagements, partnering with business stakeholders and PwC specialists. You will drive end-to-end optimisation, automation and AI-enabled insights across client finance operations, with a focus on month-end close, controls, and reporting efficiency.

You will manage client relationships, guide project teams on delivery excellence, and contribute to proposals that grow PwC's Reporting Optimisation

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience delivering finance process improvement or change initiatives.
• Ability to lead projects, teams and senior stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance process improvement and change delivery engagements.
• Manage client relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Review processes, identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Lead project teams across PwC and client sites with high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with technology specialists and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to proposals and the growth of the Reporting Optimisation team.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Automation tools

Process mining

Data analytics

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

About the role

Join a growing Finance Process Improvement team that helps organisations improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their finance operations through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled insights. You will work with clients to review finance processes, identify operational improvement opportunities and support the implementation of practical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead teams across PwC and client sites, partner with finance stakeholders and deliver tangible improvements across finance operations. Typical engagements may include improving the month-end close process, streamlining controls and reporting activities, reducing manual effort through automation, enhancing management information and using data and AI to generate clearer insights.

What your days will look like

• Lead finance process improvement, operational efficiency and change delivery engagements.
• Manage client relationships and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
• Review finance processes, identify bottlenecks and recommend practical improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation, AI and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Lead project teams across PwC and client sites, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Work closely with technology specialists and cross-functional teams.
• Support the delivery of finance technology, automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to proposals, client development and the continued growth of the Reporting Optimisation team.

This role is for you if

• You are a qualified accountant, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• You have experience delivering finance process improvement, operational excellence or change initiatives.
• You can lead projects, teams and senior stakeholder relationships effectively.
• You understand finance processes and can translate business challenges into practical solutions.
• You have a strong interest in technology, automation and AI, and understand how they can improve finance processes.
• You have experience with finance systems, automation, process mining, data analytics or other technology-enabled improvement initiatives.
• You have worked in-house or within a consulting environment.
• You are comfortable working across a varied client portfolio, primarily within the private sector.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention {+ 25 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No