FP&A - Manager role

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of Finance business partnering (FP&A) across PwC. You'll work alongside the Finance Business Partnering team of a large network firm to provide financial insights to teams across our client-facing Lines of Service and internal teams. You’ll work at the heart of a team that solves real client challenges, building your skills so you can go further .

With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

You will manage a growing team of analysts provide strategic financial advice and guidance, helping stakeholders across our Line of S ervice to optimize their financial performance and make informed business decisions. You have experience of delivering Finance Business Partnering to senior stakeholders at global organisations and relish the opportunity to shape and manage a high-performing team to deliver high quality insights to Finance and business leaders.

You are accountable for the execution of operational success and maintaining high standards of delivery . Using your leadership style and experience , you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver and exceed expectations. 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.

Responsibilities

As manager of a growing team of Finance Business Partnering analysts , you will be responsible for all aspects of operational delivery, including:

Performance management

Guiding teams in the successful planning, execution, and completion of financial projects

Encouraging team development by mentoring and leveraging individual strengths to meet client expectations

Completion of performance management activities in line with Acceleration Center India policies and guidance

Process improvement

Implementation and monitoring of KPIs/metrics across the team to identify opportunities for improvement

Implement an environment of continuous improvement across the team

Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, standardisation, and automation

Promoting the use of innovative technologies and methodologies to improve financial reporting and analysis

Stakeholder management

Act as a trusted advisor to L ine of Se r v ice leadership, building strong and credible relationships

Engage regularly with stakeholders to understand business priorities and requirements

Act as a point of escalation , a ddressing conflicts and engaging in constructive conversations with stakeholders to resolve issues

Policies & Guidelines

Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency

Overseeing the maintenance and analysis of financial records to validate compliance with accounting standards

Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements

Business Partnering

Provide oversight of business partnering activities completed by the team , ensuring adherence to policies and accounting standards

Oversee the delivery of all finance outputs (reporting, forecasting, analysis), ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness

What You Must Have

At least 8-13 years of overall experience

Oral and written proficiency in English required

5–6 years’ experience managing teams in a shared services or centralised finance environment

Proven experience of leading, developing, and performance managing teams

Strong experience in setting KPIs, tracking performance, and driving delivery excellence

Experience working with global senior stakeholders and leadership teams , wi t h a track record of influencing decision-making and driving business outcomes

A relevant finance qualification such as CIMA or ACCA

Demonstrating proficiency in financial budgeting and reporting

Utilizing strategic questioning to drive stakeholder management

Excelling in coaching and mentoring team members

Embracing technology and innovation for process improvement

Developing skills outside your comfort zone and encouraging others

What Sets You Apart

Extensive experience of delivering finance business partnering to global matrix organisations ( ideal ly professional services)

Comfortable with ambiguity and change, particularly managing teams through change and growth

Strong relationship builder who demonstrates an ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders

Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, with examples of implementing process improvement projects

Experience of SAP S/4 HANA is beneficial

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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