At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialize in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimize operational efficiency. In Workday Adaptive Planning, you will focus on providing consulting services for workforce and financial planning solutions. You will analyze client requirements, implement software solutions, and offer training and support for seamless integration and utilization of Adaptive Planning. This role enables clients to optimize FP&A processes, improve reporting, and achieve their strategic objectives. As a Workday consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing a broad range of consulting services across various Workday applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Workday applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.
Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Manager, you shall be responsible for leading and participating in the successful implementation of Workday’s Adaptive Planning and Reporting solutions. You will provide product and implementation expertise to our engagements. Enhancing your leadership style, you will motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You will coach, leverage team members’ unique strengths, and manage performance to deliver on client expectations. You will lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way, and embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery. Responsibilities 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 and 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.
Analyze detailed financial planning, workforce planning, and reporting processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Simplify complex processes to improve reliability and achieve cost and cycle time reductions, as well as managing work streams of a complex project to implement improvements.
Identify and address client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.
Learn and perform in functional and technical capacities, which includes the following areas:
System application implementations and software configurations
Produce deliverables within a diverse, fast paced environment, collaborating effectively across teams and juggling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Contribute to innovation initiatives to support modernization of the finance functions powered by Workday
Utilization of PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), data analysis and visualization tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI) and business levels of fluency in multiple languages to write, communicate, facilitate, and present cogently, emphasizing the ability to capture effectively clients' needs and understand their systems enough to be able to translate those needs into system functionality.
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in:
Finance Planning & Analysis
Workforce and Skills Planning is a plus
Financial, management, and operational reporting
Financial consolidation is a plus
Good understanding of process improvement, chart of accounts design/management, and applications of at least one of the following focus areas: finance transformation and financial systems optimization.
Experience with EPM systems solutions, including Adaptive Planning, Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud, IBM Cognos TM1, Anaplan, OneStream, Tagetik, Vena is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills
Must have an interest for learning and an obsession about figuring out how things work
You are passionate about everyone’s success
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 Requirements and Preferences:
Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 6 years
Oral and written proficiency in English required and French preferred
Preferred experience with ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of Adaptive Planning and Workday Reporting solutions
Guide teams in strategic planning and execution
Mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
Achieve successful project delivery and uphold quality standards
Refine financial processes to benefit clients
Manage client relationships and account expectations
Utilize knowledge in Workday to drive process improvements
Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
What Sets You Apart
Prior experience or degree in accounting, finance operations or business administration
Demonstrating successful hands-on experience with Workday/Adaptive implementations
Workday Pro or Workday Certification for Adaptive Platform preferred
Workday Pro or Workday Reporting Certification preferred
Managing large teams on complex global projects
Providing cross-functional Workday advice
Enhancing processes and increasing Workday benefits
Leading Workday practice growth through knowledge sharing
Advising on Workday technical integration
Analyzing business requirements for practical solutions
Showcasing thorough Finance service delivery knowledge
Collaborating and building cohesive team relationships
PwC BC Region Pay Range Information
The salary range for this position is $103,000.00 - 137,400.00 - 171,800.00 CAD Annual, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.
Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region. Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location. PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
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At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
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