Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting - Senior Associate

PwC International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Holiday pay

Vacation

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting Senior Associate to optimize finance function structures and enhance business contribution. You will analyze complex problems, mentor colleagues, and drive initiatives that reduce complexity and improve technology use.

Expect to build client relationships, deliver quality solutions, and grow your technical skills. Travel up to 60% may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance leaders to optimize function structures.
• Streamline processes and leverage technology to reduce complexity.
• Manage finance operations consulting projects and align with client objectives.
• Develop financial models and forecasts for strategic decisions.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and relevance.
• Guide and mentor junior team members for professional growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Finance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting - Senior Associate, you will work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize the structure of their finance functions and enhance their contribution to the business. Within our Finance practice, you will address challenges in achieving appropriate standards of control and support the business through insightful strategies and streamlined processes. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain professional standards. You will focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. In this role, you will be part of a team that transforms finance functions by executing strategies to reduce complexity and optimize technology use. You will have the opportunity to guide and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By navigating complex situations and embracing ambiguity, you will grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills. This position offers a chance to make meaningful client connections and deliver quality solutions that align with the firm's overall business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with finance leaders to optimize finance function structures and enhance business contributions
• Streamlining processes and utilizing technology to reduce operational complexity and improve efficiency
• Supporting clients in achieving appropriate standards of control and efficient back-office operations
• Executing strategies to deliver cost-effective, quality services to stakeholders
• Analyzing financial data to provide insights and challenge business decisions
• Managing financial operations consulting projects, confirming alignment with client objectives
• Developing financial models and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
• Reviewing financial statements and reports for accuracy and relevance
• Implementing financial internal controls to safeguard assets and validate compliance
• Guiding and mentoring junior team members to foster professional growth and development

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, Risk Management/Insurance
• At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Experience in record to report, procure to pay, order to cash cycles
• Supporting complex finance transformation initiatives
• In-depth knowledge of finance process optimization and financial systems implementations
• Implementing GenAI and digital finance transformation solutions
• Demonstrating analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in finance operations
• Experience in managerial cost accounting and financial modeling
• Excelling in financial statement analysis and preparation
• Managing financial services operations with a focus on operational excellence
• Embracing change and adapting to evolving industry trends

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work.

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