Finance Solutions – FP&A Operations, Director

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Director

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 enterprise performance management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients improve their financial performance and decision-making processes. You will analyse financial data, develop performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), and design and implement performance management frameworks. You will be responsible for providing guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to drive operational efficiency and achieve 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 FP&A Operations team you will assist clients in enhancing their financial planning and analysis functions to drive business insights and fulfill corporate objectives. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and maintain impactful executive-level client relations, making sure that quality and integrity remain at the forefront of our operations. This role offers the chance to mentor the upcoming generation of leaders while fostering an environment where innovative solutions thrive.

Responsibilities

- Promote innovative solutions that align with corporate goals

- Maintain adherence to quality and integrity standards in operations

- Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights

- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages creative problem-solving

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 8 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Business Administration preferred

- Experience leading planning processes and budget forecasting

- Demonstrating thought leadership in financial system implementations

- Integrating operational data into planning processes

- Designing enterprise reporting strategies and analytics

- Comprehending market-leading digital technologies for FP&A

- Leading teams to drive project outcomes and deliverables

- Identifying and addressing client needs effectively

- Demonstrating skills in project management tools and capabilities

- Understanding of market leading digital technologies and the impact / use for FP&A including analytical tools, AI, data warehousing, ERPs / general ledger, and EPM  

- Experience leading or implementing market leading FP&A technologies including, but not limited to Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service (EPBCS / PBCS), OneStream, Anaplan, Tagetik, etc.

- Coding experience and/or Python skills

- Understanding of Agentic AI