Data Validation Risk - Senior Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Data, Analytics & AI

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals.

In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

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

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

As part of the Data and Analytics team you will lead the design and execution of innovative strategies for business data validation during ERP implementations. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to drive project success while fostering teams that solve complex challenges. This role offers the chance to work with advanced technologies and methodologies, promoting operational excellence and delivering impactful results for our clients.

Responsibilities

- Drive impactful results through strategic project management and execution

- Work with stakeholders to identify and address data-related issues

- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the team

- Uphold adherence to professional standards and established practices in data analysis

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 7 years of experience in a public accounting firm or professional services organization

What Sets You Apart

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Management Information Systems preferred

- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Information Systems Auditor preferred

- Leading data validation strategy during ERP implementations

- Coordinating client IT and compliance teams effectively

- Understanding ERP implementation phases and challenges

- Manipulating large datasets using Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, Databricks, or Snowflake

- Reading and interpreting technical documents related to data

- Building networks and developing business opportunities

- Coaching junior team members for quality work

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-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 (incl