Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS - FinanceManagement Level
ManagerJob 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.In financial operations at PwC, you will focus on managing financial processes and confirming compliance with regulations. You will handle tasks such as financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.Effectively mentor others.Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.Job Description:
As a Manager, you will oversee a team of associates and senior associates to ensure efficient billing and collections processes. You will work closely with senior managers to implement best practices and achieve financial targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the billing and collections process for assigned Lines of Service.
- Assist in developing strategies to reduce DSO and enhance client satisfaction.
- Review and approve draft invoices ensuring alignment with client and partner expectations.
- Monitor overdue invoices and coordinate with clients for timely payments.
- Prepare and present DSO reports to senior management.
- Oversee the creation and management of WBS codes and user access.
- Coach and support team members in achieving their professional goals.
- Facilitate process and tools training sessions for team members.
- Contribute to the development of SOPs, process maps, and quality checklists.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CA or CPA certification is preferred but not required.
- 7-10 years of experience in finance operations, with a focus on billing and collections.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency in using advanced financial tools like SAP Hana, Power Bi, and Alteryx.
- Strong client management and negotiation skills.
- Leadership skills to manage and mentor junior staff.
- Strategic thinking and ability to align team goals with organizational objectives.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to make data-driven decisions and provide actionable insights.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Balance Sheet Analysis, Budgetary Management, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Budgeting, Financial Close Process, Financial Data Mining, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Policy, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Generating Financial Reports {+ 14 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
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