Automation In Finance Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals.
In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level 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.
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.
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.
The Opportunity
As an integral member of the Financial Operations team, you will lead efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across essential client finance process cycles including procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report. You will analyze complex financial issues and optimize transaction processing, financial close and consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, as well as internal and external reporting. As a Senior Associate, you will mentor and develop junior colleagues, uphold rigorous quality standards, and cultivate strong client relationships. You will deepen your business context knowledge and navigate complex situations to deliver exceptional outcomes and grow your personal brand.
Responsibilities
Enhance efficiency and effectiveness in transaction processing across procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report cycles
Lead implementations of GenAI and digital finance transformation initiatives
Optimize financial close and consolidation processes
Refine budgeting and forecasting methodologies to enhance financial planning
Conduct comprehensive business and data analysis, including systems and data testing
Enhance internal and external financial reporting capabilities
Identify, analyze and resolve complex financial and operational issues with innovative solutions
Ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in all deliverables
Deliver digital finance solutions leveraging the latest AI technologies
Build, nurture, and sustain strong client relationships through exceptional and impactful communication and engagement
Develop a thorough understanding of the broader business dynamics and finance transformation initiatives
Mentor and guide junior team members to support their growth and development
What You Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
4years of relevant experience in finance operations, including strong exposure to procure to pay, order to cash, and record to report processes
What Sets You Apart
MBA or advanced degree preferred
CPA or other relevant certifications
Experience in record to report, procure to pay, order to cash cycles
Consulting experience leading and supporting large, complex finance transformation initiatives
In-depth knowledge of finance process optimization and proficiency in financial systems implementations
Experience implementing GenAI and digital finance transformation solutions
Experience in managerial cost accounting, financial modeling, and simplifying complex processes for cost/time reduction
Experience with ERP platforms such as Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Oracle or similar
Strong capabilities in business and data analysis, BI/analytics reporting, and data management
Familiarity with Data Warehouse/Data Mart architectures and cloud-based data warehousing solutions
Ability to manage and lead complex project workstreams and cross-functional teams effectively
Exceptional client engagement, communication, and leadership skills

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

September 25, 2026The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glanceAs PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workFor only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.