Specialty/Competency: Advisory - OtherIndustry/Sector: Not ApplicableTime Type: Full timeTravel Requirements: Up to 80%A career in our Corporate Finance and Treasury practice, within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.Our team helps our clients maximise their available liquidity position and manage financial risk, such as foreign exchange rates, interest rate changes, and commodity price fluctuations, as well as make decisions around funding the core business operations and making investments to increase the value of the organisation to the shareholders.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations.
Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences:Basic Qualifications:Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Year(s) of Experience:5 year(s) of working directly in a consulting environment advising corporations on finance, cash and working capital transformation and/or technology enhancements.Preferred Qualifications:Degree Preferred:Master of Business AdministrationPreferred Fields of Study:Finance,Accounting,Finance & Technology,Information Technology,Data Processing/Analytics/Science,AnalyticsAdditional Educational Preferences:MBACertification(s) Preferred:CPA, CTP or CFA preferredPreferred Knowledge/Skills:Demonstrates extensive-level abilities and proven record of success with managing teams to deliver cash flow and working capital strategy, design and implementation solutions, including:
Conducting detailed analysis of clients' working capital performance, identifying areas of improvement, and providing recommendations to optimize cash flow and working capital efficiency (decreasing DSO, optimizing DPO, optimizing inventory);
Working with clients to understand their business processes, systems, and operations, and working closely with them to develop and implement working capital management strategies and initiatives;
Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities to enhance working capital management practices, including streamlining cash conversion cycles, improving payables and receivables management, and optimizing inventory levels;
Utilizing data analytics tools and techniques to extract insights from clients' financial and operational data, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies, and using these insights to drive working capital improvement initiatives;
Leading and managing working capital management projects, including scoping, planning, resource allocation, risk management, and monitoring project progress to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results;
Implementing working capital systems and payment tools including Kyriba, FIS GetPaid, High Radius, C2FO, Taulia, Trax, Bottomline Technologies among others;
Supporting business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and attending industry conferences and events, to promote PwC's working capital management services and expand the client base;
Working with ambiguity while addressing the clients' needs and delivering top-level results;
Showcasing proven communications skills and the ability to simplify complex information and influence stakeholders;
Creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues;
Working with a global team and all levels of an organization;
Utilizing technologies that support collaboration, automation and data-driven story-telling including: Microsoft Products (Teams, PowerBI, MS Office), G-Suite (Google), and business intelligence tools;
Leveraging digital technologies and the impact on Finance including analytical tools. e.g. Alteryx, PowerBi, Tableau, Snaplogic and RPA technologies, and machine learning/Artificial Intelligence; and,
Applying knowledge of operational metrics to support strategic plans, dashboard design and benchmarking/standard industry practices.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC 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.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
