Financial Operator Jobs in Naperville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Finance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career in our Enterprise Performance Management 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 optimise and align financial planning, consolidation, reporting and analytics processes, systems and information to provide business insights that drive better decisions and actions.
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 part of the FP&A team, you will lead the design and implementation of finance transformation and enterprise performance management solutions that help clients modernize planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making capabilities. You will drive initiatives focused on FP&A process redesign, operating model transformation, and the deployment of modern planning, analytics, and AI-enabled technologies.
As a Manager, you will lead client engagement workstreams, oversee high-performing teams, and independently solve complex business and operational challenges to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, mentoring and coaching team members, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive innovation. This role requires collaboration across business, finance, and technology stakeholders to help clients enhance performance management capabilities and enable more strategic, data-driven finance organizations.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of FP&A transformation and enterprise performance management solutions
Manage client engagement workstreams focused on planning, forecasting, reporting, and finance operating model transformation
Oversee the deployment and optimization of finance technologies, analytics platforms, and AI-enabled capabilities
Help clients identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve decision-making and operational efficiency
Lead workshops, stakeholder discussions, and working sessions to define business requirements and future-state processes
Supervise, coach, and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment
Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor across finance transformation initiatives
Solve complex business and operational challenges and develop strategic, actionable recommendations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, governance, data, and reporting capabilities
Ensure consistent delivery quality, effective project execution, and alignment with client expectations
Collaborate across cross-functional business, finance, and technology teams in complex project environments
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology
- 8 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Experience leading FP&A transformation, finance modernization, or enterprise performance management initiatives
Demonstrated experience managing and executing workstreams within large-scale finance transformation programs
Understanding of planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, and finance operating model design
Experience leading the implementation or optimization of EPM, analytics, or finance technology solutions
Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-driven capabilities within finance and performance management functions
Experience leveraging business intelligence, dashboarding, and visualization tools to support executive decision-making
Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills within a professional services environment
Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior professionals in complex project settings
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in an Agile or fast-paced environment

Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. 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.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines