About the role:
The Business Solutions Business Partnering team is strongly aligned to the firmwide PwC strategy of leveraging technology (assets and capability) to make a difference in solving our stakeholders' most important problems and achieving better commercial outcomes.
As a Senior Associate within the BSBP team you will be using technology such as Alteryx and Power BI to prepare visuals and dashboards in order to present key financial information to senior stakeholders within the firm. Additionally, you should be commercially minded with an understanding of the business.
This is a collaborative, diverse and engaging role, and a vital function to the firm. Our BSBP Finance team is an integral part of each area of Business Solutions, working closely with leaders to help drive business performance, identify and drive financial improvements, prepare plans and budgets, and report on the performance of the business - commercially, and functionally. PwC takes a people-first approach to Finance and empowers its Business Partnering teams to be collaborative and value-adding.
What your days will look like:
The individual in this role will report to a Finance Leader and provide an opportunity to gain commercial insight into firmwide support costs and shared service business model.
The Finance Business Partnering Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting the following areas:
* Business strategy and planning
* Budgeting and forecasting
* Performance management and commercial oriented solutions
* Financial control and compliance
* Stakeholder support
Key Responsibilities:
* Reporting to and supporting the finance leader on the preparation of plans, budgets and forecasts
* Being responsible for monthly journals (preparing and processing accruals, prepayments, recharges and allocations)
* Assisting in the preparation of value-added financial analysis and reports, including explanations for major variances and insights to enable key strategic decision making
* Build and maintain strong relationships at various leadership levels with internal clients and the internal finance team
* Providing ad hoc support to the finance leader on day to day financial management, as required
This role is for you if:
* You are studying for an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
* Intermediate to advanced level Excel
* Sound accounting and analytical skills with good attention to detail
* Growth mindset - ability to learn, embrace new challenges, and add new perspectives
* Resilience - agility with change, ability to cope with uncertainty and challenges
* A clear personal pride for delivering high-quality services to clients, including the ability to consistently manage their expectations and anticipate their needs
* Ability to work collaboratively and deliver together
* Technology enabled mindset and ability to identify and drive change through technology adoption. Ideally have experience with SAP, Alteryx, Power BI and M365
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, organisational skills, including multi-tasking and prioritising effectively
* Proactive in identifying, flagging and offering solutions to potential issues or problems
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.