Manager - Strategy -Enterprise & Functional Strategy

PwC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India in Hyderabad seeks a Manager - Strategy to lead enterprise and functional strategy engagements, focusing on operating model redesign, digital finance, and performance optimization. You will collaborate with senior client stakeholders to shape transformation roadmaps and drive measurable impact.

You will oversee client relationships, manage delivery teams, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality work while articulating strategy across advisory, assurance, tax and

Qualifications

• MBA/CA degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function strategy engagements across operating model redesign and digital finance initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and oversee delivery teams to translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior client stakeholders to shape transformation agendas and drive sustained outcomes.
• Guide teams in finance separation and integration strategies to maximize deal value.
• Lead workshops and drive senior stakeholder alignment on strategic directions.
• Develop and implement AI-first finance transformation initiatives, including automation roadmaps.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates to foster structured problem-solving and capability development.

Skills

MBA/CA degree

7+ years experience

English proficiency

Education

MBA/CA degree

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Corporate and Business Strategy

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 - Strategy - Enterprise & Functional Strategy – Hyderabad, you will lead transformative finance function strategy engagements, focusing on operating model redesign, digital finance, and performance optimization. Within our Strategy practice, you will collaborate with senior client stakeholders to shape transformation agendas and drive sustained outcomes. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing delivery teams, and translating strategic vision into actionable roadmaps that deliver measurable impact.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for 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 members’ 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 work closely with cross-functional teams to activate change and drive outcomes, contributing to business development through proposal development and thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading finance function strategy and transformation engagements across operating model redesign and digital finance initiatives
• Managing client relationships and overseeing delivery teams to translate strategic vision into actionable roadmaps
• Collaborating with senior client stakeholders to shape transformation agendas and drive sustained outcomes
• Guiding teams in the execution of finance separation and integration strategies to maximize deal value
• Steering decision forums and facilitating senior stakeholder workshops to align strategic directions
• Developing and implementing AI-first finance transformation initiatives, including automation roadmaps
• Reviewing and validating client deliverables such as executive presentations and transformation roadmapsMentoring teams of Associates and Senior Associates to foster structured problem-solving and capability development
• Contributing to business development through proposal creation and client presentations
• Integrating solutions across strategy, technology, deals, and operations to deliver comprehensive client support

What You Must Have

• At least a Master in Business Administration’s/CA degree
• At least 7 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Leading finance transformation initiatives with AI-first strategies
• Managing complex M&A and capital markets lifecycle projects
• Developing finance operating models and service delivery alignment
• Excelling in analytics-led business partnering and cost optimization
• Facilitating senior stakeholder workshops for strategic alignment
• Mentoring teams in structured problem-solving and capability development
• Collaborating across competencies for integrated strategic solutions

Travel Requirements

Not Specified