Job Summary

OU Description

PwC’s Finance Transformation unit helps clients improve their financial performance by transforming their finance function. The team works with clients to design and implement strategic initiatives that enhance finance processes, optimize organizational structures, and drive business value. The unit leverages technology and data analytics to create efficient, effective, and innovative solutions that enable clients to better manage financial risks and opportunities. PwC’s Finance Transformation professionals are experienced in managing complex finance transformation projects and possess a strong understanding of business processes, finance systems, and regulatory requirements. They work collaboratively with clients to deliver measurable results and help transform their finance function into a strategic partner that drives business performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Manager/Senior manager you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to building and the continuous refresh of the long-term vision and strategy to continue growing the business.
• Taking ownership in business development activities and shall start pursuing opportunities and leading their delivery.
• You will be expected to lead team members driving excellence, meet with the team strategy and required KPIs, and be active on business development and thought leaderships about specific finance matters.
• Strong project management skills (PMP) as the delivery role requires senior client and stakeholder management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on high profile clients.
• A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.
• Manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions
• Lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff, and support their growth and drawing their career path

Additional Roles & Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies

• Experience in conducting finance function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots.
• Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation.
• Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within the finance function.
• Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments.
• Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Others).
• Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1 million – 1.5 million annually.
• Proven track record in Revenue Under Management (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements across multiple industries.
• Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate.

Education

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finnace, Accounting, or relevant field
• Preferable: Master’s of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field

Experience

• 10+ years experience in a similar role or industry
• Financial services sector background is mandatory
• Big Four or external consulting experience is mandatory