Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Finance Consulting ManagerAt PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals. In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.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.As part of the Finance Consulting team you will lead financial planning and analysis initiatives within the insurance sector. As a Manager you will supervise and develop teams, mentor junior staff, and secure the delivery of quality financial insights that drive strategic decision-making. This role offers a unique chance to enhance your leadership skills while working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and deliver exceptional benefit to our clients.Responsibilities:Mentor junior staff to foster professional growth and developmentDrive initiatives that deliver significant benefits to clientsUphold the firm's standards of quality and integrity in every deliverableUtilize technology and innovative approaches to improve financial analysis processesWhat You Must Have:Bachelor's DegreeAt least 6 years of experienceWhat Sets You Apart:Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Finance preferredCertified Public Accountant preferredUnderstanding financial planning and analysis principlesAnalyzing and interpreting financial data for insightsWorking effectively with cross-functional teamsProficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelingKnowledge of insurance products and pricing modelsIdentifying trends in financial data through variance analysisFamiliarity with insurance regulatory requirements and complianceTravel Requirements: Up to 60%The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.