Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Banking & Finance

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.

In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.

Our Finance Transformation practice helps our clients’ finance functions improve their performance across a broad spectrum. As the role of finance evolves within an organization, balancing the need to be both a strategist and a steward, finance organizations will need to transform their processes, people, and analytic tools in order to manage these changes effectively. These changes include streamlining finance operations by increasing the efficiency of the finance organization and improving the effectiveness of finance by integrating performance management and analytic applications, such as performance score carding, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities.

The Finance Transformation team is presently seeking to fill the position of Senior Associate, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Meaningful work you’ll be part of  

As a Senior Associate, Enterprise Resource Planning, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

Engagement Delivery 

Demonstrate strong expertise, supported by end-to-end implementation experience, with key financial ERP platforms and cloud-based solutions (e.g. SAP, SAP BPC, Oracle, Hyperion, Business Objects); 

Establish credibility with existing and new clients by demonstrating knowledge of financial processes, control & compliance functions and their alignment with the financial systems; 

Conduct organizational diagnostics on financial processes, planning, budgeting, management reporting and dashboards from system perspective; 

Define business requirements for the acquisition and application configuration of ERP and cloud-based solutions; 

Design and implementation of target processes and financial systems; 

Vendor and software selection (including business requirements gathering) to undertake minor or major technology enhancements  

Collaborate on diverse missions as an ERP specialist on tasks such as: optimization of data model, application rationalization, acquisition integration, information management and business intelligence, risk management and projects reviews; 

Analyze financial and operational data; 

Management and/or coordination of projects according to your responsibilities on specific missions that you will be assigned to; 

Knowledge sharing and professional development of colleagues and people under your supervision; 

 

Engagement Management 

Support the engagement manager / director / partner in managing engagement risk and project economics including planning and budgeting 

Prepare deliverable content on a timely basis 

Ability to work independently and lead aspects/sections of engagements 

Ensure the quality of deliverables meets with PwC and client expectations 

Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients. 

 

Business Development  

Participate in aspects of the proposal development process 

Contribute to proposal writing 

Team with PwC colleagues in other lines of services in support of client needs for Finance consulting services 

Support the development of "thought leadership" and "point-of-view" documents 

 

People Development 

Share knowledge across the global PwC network 

Provide input and guidance into the firm’s staffing/resource management process 

Actively participate in staff recruitment 

Guide and coach staff on engagements and across the practice 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve 

Three or more years of experience in financial systems implementation including understanding of applications specific to GL allocations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Close & Consolidation, Planning Budgeting and Forecasting and Reporting (financial and management reporting) 

Experience in technology led process improvement or re-engineering initiatives and managing projects in the core back office accounting areas (see above) in either a consultant or internal role 

Experience participating in external and internal teams on financial systems (ERP, Cloud solutions) implementation projects  

Understanding of or hands-on experience with financial applications and/or enterprise management solutions (e.g. SAP, SAP BPC, Oracle, Hyperion, Business Objects) is preferred. 

Understanding of technology and business architecture, data model and application development lifecycle (deployment, cutover plan, etc.) 

Bachelor’s degree with an Advanced Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration 

MBA or related masters; or a professional accounting designation (CPA) is required 

Previous experience working in Finance & Accounting areas is an asset. 

High level of client service orientation such as building solid relationships with clients; approaching clients in an organized manner, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks 

Excellent team player and an understanding of personal and team roles; contributing to a positive work environment and proactively seeking guidance and feedback. 

Excellent communication skills – oral, written, presentation 

Strong problem solving orientation and analytical skills 

Project management skills & experience 

Big 4 consulting background is an asset 

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer  

Travel within Canada will be required and occasionally international travel, including the US. 

 

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Practices, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Management, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Audit, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Internal Controls, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Services Operations, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).

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