IN_Senior Associate_FP&A_Business Finance - Advisory_IFS_Gurgaon

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in financial strategy and planning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing strategic financial plans to drive business growth and profitability. Your work will involve analysing financial data, forecasting future trends, and providing recommendations for optimising financial performance.

Why PwC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations

Job Description & Summary: A career in Finance, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to help PwC in all aspects of our Finance internal function including financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and assisting leadership with overall strategy. You’ll focus on recording and analysing financial transactions, paying and receiving invoices, maintaining financial statement ledger accounts, and preparing analysis and reconciliations of bills to detect fraud.

Our Financial Analysis and Reporting team is responsible for managing PwC’s financial risk through financial planning and reporting, data analysis, and tactical consulting. As part of the team, you’ll help with budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting, shared services and financing.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Oversight:

• Lead and manage revenue achievement initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational targets and profitability goals.
• Drive profitability improvement through cost optimization strategies and revenue enhancement projects.
• Oversee working capital management efforts to optimize efficiency while maintaining operational effectiveness.

2. Operational Excellence:

• Enhance delivery mechanisms and streamline workflows to ensure timely and quality delivery of products and services.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and deploy self-service platforms to improve stakeholder access and operational effectiveness.

3. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct comprehensive CFO governance analyses on WIP, revenue slides, utilization, collection, billing, debtors, and provision.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of financial reports including WIP revenue, closing WIP, billing, and collection reports.
• Collaborate on financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

4. Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of analysts, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their skills in financial operations and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to drive financial initiatives and achieve business objectives.

5. Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and reporting standards.
• Lead investment governance, tracking, and reporting activities, aligning with corporate financial policies and guidelines.
• Drive initiatives to improve financial processes, systems, and controls to support operational scalability and efficiency.

Mandatory skill sets:

FP&A, variance analysis, financial planning

Preferred skill sets:

Financial planning and analysis, budgeting

Years of experience required:

5+ years

Education qualification:

B.Com, BBA, MBA, M.Com, PGDM

Prefered - CA (Chartered Accountant), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), or similar certification.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor in Business Administration, Chartered Accountant Diploma, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Analysis, Cash Flow Analysis, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Policy, Financial Review, Financial Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Modeling, Financial Strategy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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