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PwC · 2 weeks ago

EPM Anaplan Technical Consultant, Manager

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $232K/yr

5+ years exp

PwC is a leading professional services firm that provides finance consulting services. As an EPM Anaplan Technical Consultant, Manager, you will work with clients to optimize their finance functions and contribute to better business decisions through financial planning, reporting, and analytics.

AccountingBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesTax Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop new skills outside of comfort zone

Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively

Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development

Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations

Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations

Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm's/client's expectations

Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making

Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients

Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties

Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Qualification

Anaplan Model BuilderAnaplan Solution ArchitectFinance Transformation ProgramsData IntegrationAgile Project ManagementPerformance ManagementBusiness Intelligence ToolsClient Service Orientation

Required

Bachelor Degree

Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Finance, Information Technology

5 year(s) of experience

Demonstrates intimate-level abilities and/or a proven record of success in working in a professional services environment (a combination of industry, management consulting and/or software implementation)

Managing and executing large finance, enterprise and/or data architecture transformation programs

Leading the design, build, migration, and testing of Anaplan for multi-dimensional data models (dimensions, hierarchies, attributes); input template and report build; Data Integration and Extract Transform and Load (ETL) concepts; understanding of calcs (allocation, top-down spreading, currencies); and, workflow, data permissions and security

Leading the configuration of Anaplan including but not limited to: Workflows, Data Sources, Transformation Rules, Business Rules and Calculations, Dashboards, Data Management Sequences, Cube / Master Data, System Security

Leading core Accounting areas including Performance Management (executive dashboards management reporting, planning, budgeting & forecasting, analytics & decision support); Record-to-Report (financial close, consolidation, financial reporting, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Payroll); Order-to-Cash (order entry, customer credit, invoicing, accounts receivable, collections); and, Procure-to-Pay (procurement, accounts payable, invoicing)

Managing process improvement or re-engineering initiatives and projects in the core back office accounting and/or FP&A areas as either a consultant or internal role

Possessing a client service orientation such as building solid relationships with clients; approaching clients in an organized manner, demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks

Working in an Agile project management environment for tool implementation projects

Demonstrates intimate-level abilities and/or a proven record of success managing consulting engagements pertaining to designing operational metrics to support strategic plans, dashboard design and benchmarking/standard industry practices

Understanding common issues facing clients in their industry

Identifying and addressing client needs: building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement; communicating value propositions; managing resource requirements, project workflow, budgets, billing and collections, and preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials

Managing teams to create an atmosphere of trust; seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation; and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback

Leveraging business intelligence tools to support the reporting and monitoring of performance metrics

Automating performance metrics using technologies such as Access, SharePoint and the Program Assessment Rating Tool