Business Solutions Business Partnering – Financial Controls Manager
PwC UK, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About the Role
PwC’s Business Partnering teams work hand‑in‑hand with employees across the business, informing leaders on key decisions that drive the business forward and shaping their engagements. Our Finance Business Solutions Business Partnering (BSBP) team provides decision‑support services to central functions with a combined cost base of about £0.7 bn. This financial control role supports BSBP as part of a team reporting directly to the BSBP Finance Director and reports to the BSBP Financial Control Lead. The role requires a relevant finance qualification and focuses on implementing and monitoring financial controls, managing month‑end and year‑end processes, and partnering with business and technology teams to drive improved financial reporting.
What Your Days Will Look Like
* Collaborate with the FC CoE and Finance Leads to implement and monitor financial controls according to the firm’s accounting policies and procedures, acting as a subject‑matter expert.
* Ensure accurate and complete month‑end and year‑end book closures, owning the year‑end process, leading external audits, and implementing audit‑feedback improvements.
* Apply cost‑allocation methodologies for Business Solutions and prepare reports for the Financial Reporting Council.
* Partner with the MI & Reporting Lead to enhance reporting efficiency and processes, utilising technology and MI to identify risks.
* Liaise with internal auditors for specific reviews and drive continuous improvement and best practices within financial control.
* Support ad‑hoc projects, including system replacements, ensuring tightly managed financial procedures to maintain a “no‑surprises” environment.
This Role Is For You If
* Possess a relevant finance qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an international equivalent).
* Able to demonstrate the application of accounting standards.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail.
* Self‑starter with an action‑oriented mindset.
* Focused on continuous improvement in all areas of your work.
* Strong relationship builder who builds trust with key stakeholders.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Technology‑enabled mindset, able to identify and drive change through technology adoption.
* Good working knowledge of SAP, Alteryx, PowerBI and M365 (ideal).
What You’ll Receive From Us
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 with 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Finance and Sales (Core finance functions)
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