Industry/sector
not applicable
specialism
corporate and business strategy
management level
senior associate
job description & summary
at pwc, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.
as a corporate and business strategy consultant at pwc, you will analyse client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their business objectives and drive growth.
focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
uphold 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.
the opportunity
when you join pwc acceleration centers (acs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various acceleration center services, from advisory to assurance, tax and business services. In our innovative hubs, you'll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You'll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.
as part of the strategy consulting team you will conduct analyzes and develop insights to address client business challenges, shaping impactful strategies for growth. As a senior associate, you will engage with clients to understand their needs, facilitate decision-making, and lead project work streams, while enhancing your strategic acumen and contributing to the firm's thought leadership initiatives.
responsibilities
familiarity with financial statements and how they're generated, including consolidations, planning & budgeting, and variance reporting
familiarity with the main finance functions including planning, treasury, tax, ap/ar, and reporting
understanding of or the ability to run consolidation and / or planning systems (data, hierarchy, rules, etc.)
supporting kpi reporting, operational metrics and scorecards through data & analytics tools
demonstrating high level knowledge or previous interaction with erp systems, such as sap, oracle, workday as user.
proficiency in finance efficiency and effectiveness
experience with process improvement deploying shared service and outsourcing, finance transformation, performance management, financial systems optimization, and talent management
what you must have
3+
year(s) of working directly in a consulting environment advising corporations on finance, cash and working capital transformation and/or technology enhancements.
what sets you apart
- demonstrating proficiency in conducting primary and secondary research
- analyzing large data sets to derive actionable insights
- developing financial models to support strategic decisions
- facilitating meetings to enable informed decision making
- organizing and preparing recommendations for client challenges
- participating in new business development and thought leadership activities
- understanding enterprise-wide strategies and operating models
travel requirements
up to 20%
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