Lead design and implementation of Anaplan solutions to optimize FP&A, consolidation, reporting, and analytics. Advise C-suite, manage cross-border engagements, deliver financial modeling and integration, coach teams, and drive process optimization and client relationships to improve finance performance and decision-making.
The Opportunity
As a Finance Transformation - Anaplan Solutions Architect, Sr. Manager, you will collaborate with CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize finance functions and enhance their business contributions. Within our Finance practice, you will address challenges in achieving control standards, streamline back-office operations, and provide insightful business support. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients to drive project success. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment and developing high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
In this role, you will focus on aligning financial planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics processes to provide business insights that drive better decisions. You will navigate the complexities of cross-border teams and engagements, contributing technical knowledge in your area of specialization. Your ability to initiate open conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders will build trust and contribute to the overall success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and implementation of Anaplan solutions to optimize financial planning and analysis processes
- Collaborating with CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives to align finance functions with business objectives
- Managing complex data analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Developing and executing financial modeling and forecasting to support business growth and efficiency
- Overseeing the integration of financial management software to enhance operational performance
- Guiding teams in process optimization and performance analysis to drive cost reduction and efficiency
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients to address financial challenges and opportunities
- Navigating cross-border engagements and diverse teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions
- Initiating and leading open conversations with stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration
- Upholding ethical standards and business conduct in all client interactions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience in Anaplan tool
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in Anaplan solutions architecture
- Navigating complex financial data analysis and reporting
- Innovating financial planning and forecasting processes
- Leading cross-functional teams in finance transformation projects
- Excelling in strategic advising and client interaction
- Utilizing data visualization software for impactful insights
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Finance Transformation - Anaplan Solutions Architect, Sr. Manager, you will collaborate with CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and treasurers to optimize finance functions and enhance their business contributions. Within our Finance practice, you will address challenges in achieving control standards, streamline back-office operations, and provide insightful business support. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients to drive project success. You will motivate and coach teams to solve complex problems, applying sound judgment and developing high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
In this role, you will focus on aligning financial planning, consolidation, reporting, and analytics processes to provide business insights that drive better decisions. You will navigate the complexities of cross-border teams and engagements, contributing technical knowledge in your area of specialization. Your ability to initiate open conversations with teams, clients, and stakeholders will build trust and contribute to the overall success of our firm.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design and implementation of Anaplan solutions to optimize financial planning and analysis processes
- Collaborating with CEOs, CFOs, and other senior executives to align finance functions with business objectives
- Managing complex data analysis to provide actionable insights for strategic decision-making
- Developing and executing financial modeling and forecasting to support business growth and efficiency
- Overseeing the integration of financial management software to enhance operational performance
- Guiding teams in process optimization and performance analysis to drive cost reduction and efficiency
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients to address financial challenges and opportunities
- Navigating cross-border engagements and diverse teams to deliver comprehensive financial solutions
- Initiating and leading open conversations with stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration
- Upholding ethical standards and business conduct in all client interactions
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 6 years of experience in Anaplan tool
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance
- Demonstrating advanced skills in Anaplan solutions architecture
- Navigating complex financial data analysis and reporting
- Innovating financial planning and forecasting processes
- Leading cross-functional teams in finance transformation projects
- Excelling in strategic advising and client interaction
- Utilizing data visualization software for impactful insights
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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