SATIC- Oracle EPM Planning & Budgeting Manager

Line of Service
Advisory

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
IFS - Operations

Management Level
Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career 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.

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.

Role Summary:

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you.By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real peoples lives.

The PwC EPM Technology Consulting practice is looking to recruit exceptional individuals with a proven track record in planning and budgeting technology and/or process (5 years relevant experience).

As a Manager within our EPM Technology Competency youll work with the latest technologies and big-name companies on projects that are driving the future of those organisations. You could be brainstorming with the client at the outset of a project, so that you learn how their business works before devising the right strategy. Equally you could be involved in agile delivery - designing, testing or launching the technology that will make the difference.

Youll be a part of PwCs Technology Consulting practice which has a breadth of capability across all of the Emerging Technologies, with our one Firm approach youll be joining forces with like minded individuals to develop truly unique and differentiated solutions for our clients.

Being mobile is essential as youll work on client projects that could be anywhere in the country or even the world. The same goes for your skill set intellectually curious, dynamic and the ability to challenge the traditional approaches to deliver real transformation.

Ultimately, an open mind to take advantage of all of the opportunities on offer is essential.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Education to Degree level as a minimum.


• Preference will be given to candidates that have a thorough understanding of accounting and finance, especially those who hold a Professional Accounting designation (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent).

Experience required:

One of the following (or both):-

• Proven, demonstrable planning and budgeting system implementation experience, preferably at large, complex multinationals, and are considered an expert and leader in your field;


• A track record in implementing finance process change enabled by technology, either as a consultant or within a finance function.

Plus:

• A strong understanding of how digital technology is changing finance over the short, medium and long term.


• Refined leadership qualities with a focus on team enhancement and growth


• exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) with a focus on the ability to influence and drive change through complex organisations.


• A creative and inquisitive mind-set that challenges the status quo.

Responsibilities of role:

As part of PwCs Technology Consulting practice, we have the privilege of acting as trusted advisors to a diverse and expansive client base, spanning multiple geographies and industries. This means that we have a real opportunity to enhance and refine our clients businesses through the use of ever evolving technology. Of course, this will only be possible if we have the right people, with the right skills and the ability to push the boundaries of how new technologies can support future business models. Thats where you come in.

As a Manager, you will blend a natural interest in technology and finance to develop creative ideas into solutions. Your primary focus will be on planning and budgeting technology, therefore a proven understanding of the FP&A process is crucial. Our industry leading methodologies play a major part in finance transformation programmes for our clients, and were always looking to stay one step ahead. This means youll be working alongside other experts in emerging technologies (e.g. Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, ChatBots) to deliver innovative solutions to solve important business problems for our clients.

In particular, you will be expected to be responsible for:

Delivery:

• Delivering Integrated Business Planning aspects of a Finance Transformation project/programme as a key PwC member of mixed PwC/ client teams. This includes delivery of the latest FP&A Technology solutions such as Oracle PBCS/EPBCS, OneStream, Anaplan or Tagetik.


• Leading the delivery of projects or workstreams within larger programmes.


• Embedding sustainable change across all levels of the finance function.


• Accountability for the sustainability of project benefits.


• Identifying further service opportunities, while client side.

Business Development:

• Contributing to our continued Finance Transformation thought leadership, working closely with colleagues in Strategy, Finance and Technology Consulting


• Mentoring and coaching other team members.


• Developing new ideas, new ways of working with an unlimited creativity licence.


• Building and maintaining deep and long lasting relationships with all levels of stakeholders.

Desirable skill sets include:

• Experience of working with EPM Cloud products such as EPBCS, PBCS, OneStream, Anaplan or Tagetik.


• Experience of working with other emerging technologies (e.g. Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation, Blockchain, AI etc.).

Role related attributes:

Our people need to demonstrate a defined set of core skills and behaviours. We refer to these as our global core competencies. They're integral to who we are as a firm and form the basis of our people appraisal process. We will also assess you against them within our recruitment process to benchmark your own skills and behaviours. We recommend you visit the below web page to find out more about our global core competencies and to consider how your own experiences will align against them. This will help you through the recruitment process with us.

Add-on to job advert:

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwCs Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
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Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date
December 24, 2023