EM Nov 26 Consulting Finance Transformation Consultant S&OM - SA

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Open to

SA1/SA2 only

Location

London EP

Qualifications

ACA (or international equivalent)

Closing Date

13th Nov, 1200

About the role

Finance Transformation is a core part of PwC’s Consulting capability, supporting clients to reimagine their finance function (effectiveness, efficiency, insight) through modern technology platforms, operating model transformation, and digital innovation.

We work with organisations across industries to define finance strategy, design future operating models, modernise finance processes and technology, and unlocked value through data, analytics, automation and AI.

We are seeking a Finance Transformation Senior Associate with previous transformation experience and who sees technology as a key enabler of business change. In this role, you support the design and delivery of large-scale finance transformation programmes, working with client stakeholders to drive sustainable business outcomes. combining strategy, operating model design, and technology-enabled delivery to drive meaningful client outcomes.

If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to transformation programmes, develop your consulting skills and make a tangible impact on how organisations operate, then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Operating Model Design: Support the development of finance vision and strategy, assess the effectiveness of the current operating model and contribute to the design of the target operating models (TOMs) aligned to business objectives, covering organisational structure, governance, service delivery, and capabilities. Support the translation of strategy into clear transformation roadmaps and implementation plans.

• Business Architecture: Contribute to the development of modern business architectures for finance ensuring alignment across processes, data, technology, processes and controls, and supporting the assessment of future technology trends and innovation.

• Process Diagnostics & Transformation: Support the assessment of current-state finance processes, identify pain points and contribute to the design of the future-state processes aligned to leading practices, compliance requirements, and digital opportunities.

• Technology Enablement (Digital Core): Work with clients to support the development of modern finance architectures, moving into implementation of such architectures e.g. contributing to ERP / EPM design and deployment (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud, Workday), and assist in integrating automation, analytics, and AI to improve process effectiveness and data-driven decision-making.

• Business Case & Value Realisation: Work with clients to support the development of the business case for change and the realisation of benefits, including analysing changes on the operating model to operating costs, risk, and investment.

• Stakeholder Management: Support the delivery of workstreams, ensuring alignment with milestones, quality standards, and risk controls. Maintain strong working relationships with global stakeholders in virtual and hybrid delivery environments.

• Global Delivery & Collaboration: Work effectively within a global team structure, collaborating across time zones and cultures, with the ability to deliver autonomously.

• Capability Development & Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to internal capability building, tool development, and thought leadership on emerging trends in finance transformation and sector innovation.

The skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience in management consulting, finance transformation, finance operations, business analysis or finance business architecture design with an ACA qualification (or international equivalent)

• Experience in core finance processes such as P2P, O2C, R2R, and FP&A, with practical involvement in transformation or redesign.

• Business analysis and/or business architecture capabilities (e.g. process mapping, modelling, systems requirements). Experience developing analysis, insights and client facing deliverables.

• Clear communication and collaboration skills across virtual and multicultural teams.

• Familiarity with finance technology e.g. ERP / EPM systems functionality such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday, and awareness of enablers like AI and analytics.

• Comfortable working independently and contributing to engagements through global delivery.

Desirable Skills

• Data visualisation skills (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx).

• Experience with automation, analytics, or modelling tools (e.g. Python, AI tools, RPA tools).

• Familiarity with process documentation and mining tools (e.g., Aris, Celonis, Signavio).

• Knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or Waterfall delivery models.

• Experience supporting change management and user adoption.

• Practical experience of deploying AI enabled use cases in Finance.

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

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Consulting, Accounting Policies, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compliance With Accounting Standards, Complying With Regulations, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Economic Forecasting, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Economics, Financial Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Regulation, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management {+ 14 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date