• Job Description

  Req#: 628729WD

  Line of Service

  Advisory

  Industry/Sector

  Not Applicable

  Specialism

  Workday

  Management Level

  Manager

  Job Description & Summary

  At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to 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, Workday Consulting, Record to Report , you’ll work as part of a te am of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead the implementation of Workday Finance solutions

  • 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

  • Guide teams in strategic planning and execution and mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge

  • Analyze detailed finance & accounting, including payroll accounting processes to identify improvement opportunities in the following areas:

  • Operational accounting (AP, AR, Cash, WIP, Payroll)

  • Period close and consolidation

  • Fixed asset management

  • Finance integrations

  • Accounting Center

  • Reporting and analytics: operational, finance, and HR reporting

  • 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.

  • 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 )

  Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor ’s Degree

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or higher-level studies in accounting and financial management preferred

  • Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 6 years

  • Oral and written proficiency in English and French required

  • Preferred experience with ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle

  • A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives

  • Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in record to report functions via system implementation

  • 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 .

  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization

  • When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required . Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset

  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 a bout our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

  PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

  Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

  Degrees/Field of Study required:

  Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

  Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

  Required Skills

  Optional Skills

  Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure {+ 21 more}

  Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

  Travel Requirements

  Not Specified

  Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

  No

  Government Clearance Required?

  No

  Job Posting End Date

  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.

  We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

  To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.

  Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

  Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.

  Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.

• About the company

  PricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand.

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