Manager - Strategy -Enterprise & Functional Strategy

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will mentor associates, manage client accounts, contribute to business development, and drive AI-first finance initiatives, coordinating across strategy,

Qualifications

• MBA or CA required.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function strategy engagements, including operating model redesign and digital finance initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and delivery teams to turn strategy into actionable roadmaps.
• Shape transformation agendas with senior stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates to develop problem-solving and delivery capabilities.
• Support business development through proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

AI in finance

Analytics

Education

MBA or CA

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 - 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 roadmaps
• Mentoring 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