Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting - Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate in Finance Transformation - Finance Operations Consulting to work with executives to optimize finance functions and enhance business contributions. You'll address control standards, back-office opportunities, and technology-driven improvements across finance processes.

You will mentor junior team members, build client relationships, and guide teams through strategy to execution, delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance or related field.
• CPA license current pursuit or active is a plus.
• Experience in record to report, procure to pay, and order to cash cycles.
• Experience in managing complex finance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Transform finance functions by streamlining processes and optimizing technology use.
• Collaborate with CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to enhance finance operations.
• Analyze complex business issues from strategy to execution using critical thinking and problem solving.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Deliver cost-effective services to stakeholders with strong ethics and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license (current pursuit or active)

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Financial modeling

Finance process optimization

Tools

Record to Report systems

Procure to Pay systems

Order to Cash cycles

GenAI and digital finance transformation

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 have the chance to work alongside top executives such as CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize finance functions and enhance their business contributions.

Within our Finance practice, you will address challenges related to achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back-office opportunities, and providing insightful support to the business. You will play a pivotal role in transforming finance functions by executing strategies that reduce complexity through streamlined processes and optimized technology use.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You will focus on building meaningful client relationships, navigating complex situations, and mentoring junior team members.

Your role will involve using critical thinking to break down complex concepts and guide others, while maintaining professional standards and adapting to diverse perspectives. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality solutions even when the path forward isn’t clear.

In this role at PwC, you will contribute to the delivery of cost-effective, quality services to stakeholders, helping clients transform their finance functions and improve their business impact.

• Transforming finance functions by executing strategies to streamline processes and optimize technology use
• Collaborating with CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to enhance finance operations and business contributions
• Addressing challenges in achieving appropriate standards of control and efficient back-office opportunities
• Supporting clients through insight and challenge to deliver cost-effective services to stakeholders
• Analyzing complex business issues from strategy to execution using critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Utilizing financial data mining and forecasting to inform insights and recommendations
• Reviewing work for quality, accuracy, and relevance while upholding the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
• Delegating tasks to provide stretch opportunities and coaching team members to deliver results
• Modifying behavior to build quality relationships and influence others through structured communication
• Embracing opportunities for exposure to diverse situations, environments, and perspectives

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
• Experience in managerial cost accounting and financial modeling
• Demonstrating analytical thinking and problem-solving in financial operations
• Utilizing financial data mining and forecasting techniques effectively
• Excelling in financial statement analysis and preparation
• Managing financial services operations with precision
• Embracing change and adapting to evolving industry trends

Travel Requirements Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal 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.

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