Finance Business Partner Support

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Johannesburg to provide consulting services related to financial management. The role involves supporting financial performance management, decision support, and business budgeting. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in financial accounting and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in financial software systems like Oracle and advanced MS Office skills are essential. This is a full-time position with travel requirements of up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial accounting in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle and advanced MS Office skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support on financial performance management.
• Monitor and report on collections & Billings.
• Support engagement teams with WIP & AR Management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with financial software systems

Excellent computer literacy including MS Office

Education

Advanced certificate and/or Diploma in accounting

First degree (Hons) in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs develop financial solutions and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance improve decision-making and achieve their financial goals.

As a finance consulting generalist at PwC you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of finance consulting. Your work will involve providing comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising their financial performance improving decision-making and achieving their financial goals. You will be responsible for analysing client needs developing financial solutions and offering recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.

Purpose of Job

To provide administrative support to the Line of Service Business Partners on financial performance management decision support and business budgeting planning and forecasting.

Role Description

• Support LoSFL with generation & distribution of Business Unit Network (Competency/Industry) Regional & Country Schedules.
• Support engagement teams with WIP & AR Management (Set up meetings with EPs/EMs).
• Support staff in business with Timesheet management (Outstanding timesheets Charge out Rates etc.).
• Support engagement teams with Days in Investment Management.
• Monitor and report on collections & Billings.
• Support with on-boarding Basic Oracle Training.
• Support with completion of bulk upload templates.
• Support with Client & Employee Data Quality & Maintenance (Peoplesoft Salesforce Oracle and rate card management).
• Conduct ad-hoc tasks/projects to support business requirements.
• Initiating obtaining approval and processing of charges between chargeable and non-chargeable project codes where relevant.

Resources and Accountabilities

Geographical span

• South Africa

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Excellent analytical organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with financial software systems (knowledge or previous experience of Oracle).
• Excellent computer literacy skills including advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to liaise and widely communicate (written and verbal) with internal and external stakeholders and network.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in financial accounting in a professional services environment.
• Minimum of Advanced certificate and/or Diploma in accounting is .
• First degree (Hons) in Accounting Finance Economics or any related discipline is advantageous.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Job Posting End Date

November 14 2025

Key Skills

Marketing & Sales,Business Administration,Bid,Instrumentation & Control,HACCP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

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