Finance Operations, Procure-to-Pay, Senior Manager

Finance Consulting Senior Manager

A career in our Financial Operations practice, within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge. Our team helps clients transform their finance function by executing strategies to reduce functional and operational complexity through streamlined processes, optimised use of technology, and efficient use of resources to deliver cost effective, high quality services to all stakeholders.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to : encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team; deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations; initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels; move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail; anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required; contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism; contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart; navigate the complexities of cross-border and / or diverse teams and engagements; initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust; uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

The Opportunity

As part of the Finance Consulting team, you will advise leading global organizations on optimizing their Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. In this role, you will drive large-scale, strategic P2P transformation programs helping clients reimagine processes, operating models, and technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control. As a Senior Manager, you'll oversee project teams, build trusted relationships with executive-level clients, and help shape PwC's P2P offerings in the market. You will bring deep specialization across the P2P lifecycle, while driving innovation through enhanced processes and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) transformation engagements, across purchasing, receipt, invoice processing & payment
• Develop enterprise-level P2P strategies and operating models that align with clients' business objectives, finance transformation goals, and digital roadmaps
• Advise senior client stakeholders on P2P process efficiency, governance, compliance, and technology adoption to achieve measurable financial and operational outcomes
• Shape and lead complex transformation programs, managing multiple workstreams across process design, system enablement, and change management
• Work with PwC Procurement Solutions & ERP teams to deliver large-scale, digitally enabled and human-centered P2P transformations
• Guide clients in selecting and optimizing ERP and P2P platforms and leveraging automation tools to meet client's objectives
• Develop thought leadership and accelerators related to P2P transformations
• Lead proposal efforts and business development activities, helping to identify new opportunities and expand client relationships
• Lead teams in advising global organizations on finance efficiency and leverage teams strengths to meet client expectations
• Supervise and coach Associates through Managers, fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture

What You Must Have

Bachelor's Degree. At least 7 years of experience.

What Sets You Apart

Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration / Management, Finance preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Designing and / or implementing key P2P systems (Coupa, SAP Ariba, etc.) and / or ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Workday, NetSuite). Advising clients on Finance Operations and Procure-to-Pay transformation. Demonstrating success in executive stakeholder management, business development, and thought leadership. Possessing knowledge of small automation and GenAI. Significant familiarity with finance operating model elements.

The salary range for this position is $124,000 - $280,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.