Manager - Finance Transformation - Target Operating Model - Bangalore

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India seeks a Manager in Finance Transformation to lead Target Operating Model engagements and advise clients on optimizing financial operations. You will guide teams, design future operating models, and manage complex client accounts, delivering strategic value across advisory services.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and drive benefits realization while embracing digital solutions and automation to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional qualification required.
• Bachelor-level degree mandatory; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in finance transformation or related fields.
• CPA/CMA/CA/ICWA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Transformation and Target Operating Model engagements across client projects.
• Develop financial models, business cases, roadmaps and transition plans.
• Drive change management, governance and benefits realization across programs.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships to ensure delivery success.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align objectives and outcomes.
• Leverage automation and analytics tools to enhance financial operations.

Skills

MBA Finance

CA/CPA/CMA/ICWA

Stakeholder management

Consulting

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

MBA Finance

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager - Finance Transformation - Target Operating Model - Bangalore

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services-solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference‑every day.

As a Manager in Finance Transformation - Target Operating Model, you will play a crucial role in advising and collaborating with clients to address their most pressing challenges through innovative digital solutions. Within our Finance practice, you will specialize in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, assessing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to streamline operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for confirming project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation, working closely with clients across top organizations, not‑for‑profits, and private clients. Your role will be pivotal in advising and collaborating with clients to solve their most pressing challenges through innovative digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Finance Transformation and Target Operating Model (TOM) engagements, including current-state assessment, future-state design, and implementation planning.
• Develop financial models, business cases, transformation roadmaps, and transition plans to support strategic transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive change management, governance, program execution, and benefits realization across transformation programs.
• Leading the design and implementation of financial transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
• Developing and managing detailed financial models and business cases to support strategic decision‑making
• Guiding teams in the creation of future operating models and competency frameworks
• Overseeing transition management and Day 1 readiness activities for seamless integration
• Coordinating cross‑functional workstreams to align project objectives and stakeholder expectations
• Leveraging automation and AI tools for workforce planning and financial modeling
• Building and presenting compelling change communication narratives to diverse stakeholders
• Managing client relationships and providing strategic guidance on financial systems implementation
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes to optimize performance and reduce costs
• Mentoring junior staff to develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes

What You Must Have

• MBA (Finance), CA, CPA, CMA, or ICWA qualification with excellent stakeholder management, consulting, project management, and communication skills.
• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 8 years of experience
• At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in Workforce Planning, Organization Design, and Global Transformation programs.
• Exposure to Integration Management Office (IMO), M&A integration, Day 1 readiness, and large‑scale transformation governance.
• Experience leveraging AI, Automation, and OrgVue for finance activity assessment, workforce analytics, operating model assessment, and transformation decision‑making.
• Demonstrating analytical thinking and financial modeling skills
• Excelling in coaching and feedback to enhance team performance
• Embracing change and driving operational excellence
• Utilizing financial strategy and management for impactful outcomes
• Managing planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes effectively
• Leading cross‑functional teams in complex transformation projects
• Developing compelling change communication narratives for stakeholders

Travel Requirements