Accelerated Solutions - Finance Function Strategy - Growth Markets Director

Specialty/Competency: Finance
Industry/Sector: Private Equity
Time Type: Full time
Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

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. In operating model and organisation design at PwC, you will focus on helping clients optimise their finance function and organisational structure. You will analyse current finance operating models, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and design and implement solutions to enhance finance processes, roles, and responsibilities. Working in this area, you will provide guidance on finance transformation initiatives, change management, and talent development to align the finance function with strategic objectives.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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

• Lead in line with our values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Finance Function Strategy team, you will assess clients’ Finance function and provide recommendations that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations. As a Director, you will serve as a strategic advisor, working alongside CFOs and Controllers, to address complex challenges and recommend innovative solutions for improved financial results, streamlined services, timely and accurate reporting, and management of risk and control. You will evaluate every aspect from financial planning to transaction processing, treasury management, capital efficiency as well as analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

- Conduct detailed analysis of clients' key performance indicators, business processes, and systems to identify areas of improvement focused on treasury, financial reporting, accounting, financial planning and budgeting, capital management, risk and controls

- Assist companies in achieving strategic goals and addressing multi-layered challenges through Finance strategy and operations

- Support business development activities, including proposal development and client presentations to promote PwC's Finance Function Strategy services and expand the client base

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preferred field(s) of study: Accounting & Finance, Finance, Finance & Technology, Information Technology, Data Processing/Analytics/Science preferred

- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Treasury Professional or Chartered Financial Analyst preferred

- Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the end-to-end value chain of Finance processes and technology

- Developing and reviewing financial models, business cases, and benchmarking analyses

- Working with ambiguity while addressing the clients' needs and delivering top-level results

- Analyzing complex data using large data sets and turning them into meaningful insights

- Driving innovation, sharing insights and contributing to thought leadership

- Showcasing proven communication skills and ability to present cogently

- Possessing proven analytical skills to quickly grasp and apply analytical frameworks to both qualitative/quantitative evidence

- Creating a positive team environment while meeting client expectations

- Leveraging digital technologies and the impact on Finance including analytical tools (e.g. OneSource, Anaplan, Workiva, Blackline, Alteryx, PowerBi, Tableau, RPA technologies, machine learning, and generative Artificial Intelligence)

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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:

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. 

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The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. 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: