Manager - Finance Transformation – Target Operating Model - Bangalore

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Manager in Finance Transformation – Target Operating Model to help clients across geographies solve complex financial operations challenges with digital solutions. You'll lead engagements, mentor teams, and deliver value through innovative approaches.

This role emphasizes strategic planning, process improvement, and collaboration with senior stakeholders. You'll drive efficiency, control, and cost reduction while upholding PwC's standards and culture of

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance with strong consulting and project management skills.
• Bachelor degree minimum; relevant professional certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in finance transformation or related fields.
• English proficiency required (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Transformation and TOM engagements with current- and future-state design.
• Develop financial models, business cases, roadmaps, and transition plans.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive change management and governance.
• Coach teams and mentor junior staff to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensure Day 1 readiness and smooth transition during implementations.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic guidance on financial systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Consulting

Project management

English communication

Workforce planning

Organization design

Finance transformation

Change management

Leadership

Financial modeling

Education

MBA (Finance)

CA

CPA

CMA

ICWA

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OrgVue

Job description

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