Finance Function Strategy & Transformation Lead

PwC South Africa; Oneida Lake Beach West (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is seeking a Finance Function Strategy Consulting Manager to help clients optimize their finance functions and operating models. You'll lead teams, manage client accounts, and mentor junior staff while delivering strategic recommendations and ensuring project success.

Travel up to 80% is required; the role emphasizes collaboration with CEOs/CFOs, digital transformation, and financial modeling to drive functional excellence across finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Experience in finance function strategy or management consulting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function strategy consulting projects to optimize client finance structures.
• Guide teams in developing and implementing finance operating models and organization designs.
• Utilize analytical thinking and business process analysis to streamline finance operations.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives to enhance functional excellence and efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder engagement to align finance strategies with business objectives.
• Coach team members to develop skills in finance process improvements and strategic finance.
• Conduct financial modeling and analysis to support decision-making and planning.
• Oversee the integration of technology in finance processes to drive transformation.
• Facilitate change management to support organizational development and growth.
• Collaborate with clients to address challenges in achieving contemporary operating models.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Data visualization

Financial planning software

Job description

PwC South Africa is seeking a Finance Function Strategy Consulting Manager to help clients optimize their finance functions and operating models. You'll lead teams, manage client accounts, and mentor junior staff while delivering strategic recommendations and ensuring project success.

Travel up to 80% is required; the role emphasizes collaboration with CEOs/CFOs, digital transformation, and financial modeling to drive functional excellence across finance operations.