Senior Manager Finance

Management Level

Senior 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 business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model 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.

Role Summary:

South Africa Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) is PwC’s latest hub within the global technology delivery network, enabling transformation through human-led and tech-powered solutions. As a Finance Officer, you will play a critical role in supporting operational efficiency, highlighting areas of cost improvement initiatives, and enabling client delivery through robust financial reporting, insight generation, and improved process design. 

We are looking for a dynamic and resilient individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to contribute to public sector and private sector transformation, and who sees finance as a strategic lever to deliver sustainable value. 

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you.  By choosing to join the SATIC, you are choosing to work with and lead teams across territories, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people’s lives. 

As the Senior Finance Officer of SATIC, you will need to meet the following requirements: 

Qualifications / Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred 
• Desirable: Certification or formal training in financial modelling, data analytics, or business intelligence tools 
• CA qualification will be advantageous 
• 7 years’ + experience in a similar role  

Experience Required:

Responsibilities Of Role:

• Responsible for tasks, processes or entities in the area of Financial Reporting which includes solving problems and response to ad hoc queries for assigned areas. 
• Collaborate with internal teams and external client-facing teams to provide financial insight for operational restructuring and transformation programmes. 
• Develop and assist in the setup and maintenance of dashboards and reporting mechanisms. 
• Ability to identify and establish key lines of enquiry for drivers of the position independently. 
• Ability to lead and manage finance managers and junior finance officers. 
• Develop change initiatives with financial insights, helping to shape cost optimisation and workforce planning programmes. 
• Work collaboratively to drive ideas/solutions with peers and managers which will improve Client and PwC’s efficiency. 
• Developing close relationships with key stakeholders 
• Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues 
• Developing the ability to be agile and support a range of client/projects 
• Be able to implement and adapt to new or changing processes quickly. 
• Proactively build relationships with all team members within PwC including engagement with client teams as well as customers of our clients. 

Desirable Skill Sets Include:

• Strong data analytics capability – ability to interpret large volumes of financial data to generate meaningful insights. 
• Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx for dashboarding, automation, and reporting. 
• Understanding of cost transformation levers such as procurement optimisation and workforce efficiency. 
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a high-paced and ambiguous environment. 

Role Related Attributes:

• Financial Reporting Expertise

• Problem-Solving and Ad Hoc Queries 

• Accounting Knowledge

• Process Improvement

• Collaboration And Teamwork

• Self-Management

• Agility And Adaptability

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

October 12, 2025