Senior Associate_GBS/Operating Model/Outsourcing transformation_Finance Transformation

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Strategy & Vision: Assist the finance function to define the finance vision, outline clear-set of value proposition, define sustainable cost reduction model, prepare a roadmap for finance transformation strategy, define and develop a finance target operating model
• GBS or Shared Services: Define finance service delivery model, perform feasibility study including location assessment, conduct FTE/volume analysis, activity & process split, develop business case to support implementation and program manage transitions
• Business Process Re-engineering: Performing current state assessments, conduct gap analysis, identify areas of improvements in efficiency and effectiveness, remediate control gaps, build transformation roadmaps, design future state by streamlining /standardizing the processes to enable cost effective operations. Performance / KPI Management – define an effective set of performance measures and KPIs which will focus the business on the delivery of strategy and business plans
• Outsourcing Transformation: Perform outsourcing provider selection and assessments, feasibility analysis, process improvements, contract management and review, vendor governance and relationships including designing future state outsourcing operating models

Qualification & Requirements

Knowledge Required

An ideal candidate for the Finance Transformation practice of PwC Advisory

Acceleration Center should be proficient in one or more of the below:

• Demonstrate working knowledge in any of the areas of finance, management accounting, reporting, shared services and / or knowledge in any sector
• Understanding of GBS/GCC life cycle, models and value proposition
• Operating model assessment, design and rollout
• Preferred experience with either outsourcing companies/in house centers in areas of process excellence/transformation/digital/transitions/process re-engineering
• Have strong business acumen, with an ability to understand how business processes and decisions impact people and organization
• Worked as a part of the teams performing operating model designs, GBS design, setup, vendor selections, transition management, outsourcing model design and improvements
• Ability to conduct walkthroughs, workshops and meetings involving various business stakeholders
• Good to have exposure to one of technology being ERPs / financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products such as PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, Word etc.
• Working knowledge of any Digital Tools and accelerators such Alteryx, PowerBI, Tableau, UiPath etc. would be an added advantage

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, and domain knowledge
• Effective storytelling and communication skills to various audiences (written and verbal)
• Strong work ethic, proactive and professional behavior
• Strategic and creative thinker, problem solver
• Supports engagement manager in delivering engagements by identifying and addressing client needs
• Exhibits strong ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment

Educational Background

• MBA from a premium B-School / Qualified CA / CPA / ICWA with relevant consulting experience

Benefits

PwC Acceleration Centers in India offer employees a range of benefits, including health and insurance, retirement savings, financial well-being, and work-life balance initiatives, along with perks like flexible working, referral bonuses, and in-house learning tools.