Senior Manager Finance & Performance

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues the world is facing, in a way that drives positive impact. Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds? To work with people who are passionate about what they do and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re in the right place.

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact.

PwC Advisory is a network of multiple possibilities - where you want to make an impact is always up to you. Under the expert stewardship of our Advisory experts, you’ll delve into the inner workings of companies to find the best solutions for the challenges they might have. From the excitement of deals to the complexities of consulting and the fascinating realm of risks and threats in forensics, you’ll help our clients nurture trust and maintain their evolutionary edge, today and into the future. Now that’s making a difference.

Your impact

As a Manager Finance & Performance, you'll make an impact by:

• Advising and assisting our clients in optimising their: 

  • Finance function as a whole (upskilling, “fit to growth”)

  • Accounting processes, both in the transactional (order to cash, procure to pay, record to report) and last-mile monthly closing process (consolidation, fast/smart close)

  • Enterprise Performance Management (strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, management reporting) design and implementation (processes and models)

  • Activity-Based Costing, Profitability Improvement, Investment analysis, etc.

• Participating in performance improvement projects to provide tailor-made, creative and pragmatic solutions to address complex problems

• Identifying and creatively solving complex issues for the CFO’s Office, including the design and optimisation of Target Operating Models

• Managing a multidisciplinary project team and actively participating by taking ownership for key project deliverables

• Developing client proposals showing that you understand their requirements and are able to design a solution that meets their needs

• Managing client relationships and detecting commercial opportunities

About you

• University degree in Business Administration, Business Engineering, Economics or Computer Science

• 10+ years of experience in large, international corporations

• Consulting and/or audit exposure is a plus

• Working knowledge or relevant project experience in one of the following areas: 

  • Accounting

  • Fast close

  • Enterprise Performance Management

  • Strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting

  • Management reporting

  • Margin controlling

  • Financial modelling

  • Audit

• Tool certification or exposure is an asset (e.g. Tagetik, Anaplan, Board or OneStream)

• True team spirit and eager to work in a client-focused, quality-driven environment

• Ready to manage projects on a daily basis, including the team management and coaching aspects. Previous experience doing so is mandatory

• Willingness to take ownership (i.e. key project deliverables or day-to-day tasks in your current role)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to details

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, as well as French and/or Dutch

• Exposure to improvement initiatives related to finance processes, systems, organisation, working capital, cash flow, cost reduction, etc. is an asset

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Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at what life at PwC looks like:

• Flexible work patterns: Achieve the perfect balance between office and home life with our flexible hybrid work arrangements and family-friendly schemes.

• Lifelong learning: Grow with us! Take advantage of our diverse training opportunities and exciting career pathways to explore new disciplines and expertise.

• Flexible rewards: Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle with our customizable rewards plan.

• Sustainable mobility: Choose eco-friendly mobility options, from our so