Supply Chain & Product Costing Finance Operations, Senior Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.

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.

Minimum Degree Required (BQ)Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ)7 year(s)Degree PreferredMaster of AccountancyCertification(s) Preferred

CPA, CFA

Preferred Knowledge/Skills

Responsibilities

• Advise on improving efficiency in finance cycle of manufacturing/supply chain finance 
• Develop finance operational excellence in product costing, inventory and cost management, production variances processes 
• Develop financial planning excellence in capital expenditures, budgets and forecasts 
• Advice on enabling technologies and implementation for manufacturing/supply chain processes, related to finance 
• Lead large projects and innovate processes 
• Maintain operational excellence through strategic advising 
• Interact with clients at a senior level to drive project success 
• Develop and lead top-performing, diverse teams 
• Provide technical proficiency and strategic advice 
• Validate project outcomes and incorporate client feedback 
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment 
• Proficiency in finance efficiency and effectiveness for manufacturing/supply chain finance cycles 
• Knowledge of manufacturing/supply chain operational processes and business acumen 
• Good understanding of end-to-end process from at-plant to above-plant 
• Familiarity with finance technologies 
• Business intelligence tools experience 
• Developing finance operating models 
• Building client relationships 
• Supervising and coaching teams 

The Opportunity

As part of the Supply Chain & Product Finance Operations team you will lead large projects and innovate processes to enhance operational excellence. As a Senior Manager, you will serve as a strategic advisor, leveraging your knowledge to drive results and maintain meaningful client interactions that secure project success. This role offers the chance to develop and lead top-performing, diverse teams while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, making a significant impact in the finance cycle of manufacturing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

- Foster inclusivity and teamwork throughout the finance cycle of manufacturing and supply chain

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