Consulting, Finance Transformation (Transport & Logistics Sector) – Senior Manager ([...]

Why PwC

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

BU Description

PwC is a global professional services firm that provides a range of Finance & Accounting consulting services to clients in various industries. Some of the finance & accounting consulting services that PwC offers include Accounting Advisory, Finance Transformation, Economics & Sustainability, AL&V, Government Reporting, and shift SAP. The services that PwC provides are designed to help clients improve their financial performance, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements.

OU Description

PwC’s Finance Transformation unit helps clients improve their financial performance by transforming their finance function. The team works with clients to design and implement strategic initiatives that enhance finance processes, optimize organizational structures, and drive business value. The unit leverages technology and data analytics to create efficient, effective, and innovative solutions that enable clients to better manage financial risks and opportunities. PwC’s Finance Transformation professionals are experienced in managing complex finance transformation projects and possess a strong understanding of business processes, finance systems, and regulatory requirements. They work collaboratively with clients to deliver measurable results and help transform their finance function into a strategic partner that drives business performance.

As a Senior manager in the Finance Transformation Unit focused on the Transport & Logistics sector (Aviation, Marine, Railways, Roads, Logistics) 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:

• Develop and execute finance transformation strategies tailored to the transport and logistics sector, ensuring alignment with client goals and industry best practices.
• Analyze and redesign financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. Identify and implement best practices in financial management, reporting, and controls.
• Lead the selection, design, and implementation of financial systems and technologies, including ERP solutions, to support finance transformation efforts.
• Develop and manage financial reporting frameworks, dashboards, and analytics to provide actionable insights and drive data-driven decision-making in liaison with industry consulting and client finance and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance teams, senior management, and IT departments, to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Guide clients through the change management process, including communication plans, training, and support to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Ensure that financial processes and systems adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Taking ownership in business development activities and shall start pursuing opportunities and leading their delivery.

• You will be expected to lead team members driving excellence, meet with the team strategy and required KPIs, and be active on business development and thought leaderships about specific finance matters in the transport and logistics industry.
• Strong project management skills as the delivery role requires senior client and stakeholder management, project budgeting and finance management, coaching and resource management on high profile clients.
• A key part of delivery will be the creation, review and delivery of complex client deliverables which will include executive level reporting through to detailed design documentation.
• Manage a global mindset and ability to connect with other colleagues across the consulting line of services and other Line of services within PwC, so we can bring to our clients high value multidisciplinary solutions.
• Lead, coach, train and mentor junior staff, and support their growth and drawing their career path.
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East or where the project requirements dictate.
• Strong interest and passion for developing, growing and leading a team through advanced coaching and mentoring, as well as proactive knowledge sharing.

• Experience in conducting finance function assessments and opportunity funneling for pilots with a focus on the transport & logistics industry.
• Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation.
• Experience in designing operating models, governance and communication frameworks within the finance function.
• Good understanding of change management and coaching needs to be adopted in client environments.
• Experience with implementation and/or implementation supervision of full life cycle ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or Others) is a plus.
• Proven Track Record in Sales of Professional Services of US$ 1 million – 1.5 million annually is a plus.
• Proven track record in managing sales and revenues (implementation oversight and control) of US$ 1.5 million.
• Proven experience of delivering high-quality strategic engagements in transport and logistics sector clients.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or relevant field; CMA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Preferable: Master of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field.

Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role in consulting and/or industry with a focus on the transport and logistics sector.
• Big Four or relevant consulting experience.