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At PwC, our Deals business is a thriving hub of innovation, expertise, and collaboration. Comprising four dynamic business units with an annual turnover exceeding £700m, Deals is at the forefront of providing comprehensive solutions to our clients. Whether navigating mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, divestitures, or addressing crisis situations, our diverse range of products and services is designed to create, realize, and protect value.
With a remarkable team of around 190 Partners and over 2,000 dedicated staff members, Deals is not just a business; it's a dynamic and fast-growing force within PwC. As we continue to evolve and shape the future of our industry, we are looking for passionate and talented finance professional to join us on this exciting journey.
About the Role:
Join our dynamic and forward-thinking finance team in a role that skilfully blends rigorous financial control with broad business partnering activities. This role is pivotal in driving our business forward by combining financial accounting with strategic business insights. We are seeking a candidate with solid experience in IFRS 15 and revenue recognition, but not necessarily deep specialists, as this expertise resides within our Centre of Excellence.
This role provides a significant opportunity for those looking to combine their financial expertise with strategic business insights, contributing to the success and growth of our client-facing business unit.
Key responsibilities:
Business Partnering & Advisory:
- Bridge finance with other units, delivering tailored financial guidance for significant projects
- Ensure alignment with broader business objectives through detailed financial forecasting and strategic financial decision support
Focus on IFRS 15 and Revenue Recognition:
- Assess engagement letters and contracts with a critical focus on IFRS 15 to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance
- Verify the correctness of revenue recognition and financial reporting to maintain the integrity of financial statements
- Engage in proactive discussions with senior stakeholders, influencing and challenging their understanding and application of IFRS 15 for rigorous adherence and insightful decision-making
Performance Management & Insight:
- Monitor financial performance against key indicators, providing actionable insights
- Interpret and communicate financial performance closely with business support teams to understand strategic imperatives
Working Capital Management:
- Lead best practices in Investment in Client (IIC) management, focusing on billing efficiency, effective cash management, and minimising IIC risk
- Enhance working capital effectiveness and the financial health of the organisation
Financial Control & Governance:
- Lead and integrate financial control activities, ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Proactively participate in bid/contract reviews, identifying potential issues early, and offering critical policy and contract structuring advice
Projects and Initiatives Collaboration:
- Actively engage in various projects and initiatives within the Deals National Finance team
- Integrate financial expertise into project strategies and execution
Team Development & Coaching:
- Manage and mentor junior members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
- Lead by example in fostering cross-functional collaboration and mutual understanding between finance and other areas of the business
About You:
As a Finance Manager within the Deals Business Partnering Team, you will have an opportunity to effectively combine business partnering skills with financial accounting. The role requires experience in IFRS 15 but does not demand deep specialisation, as this will be supported by the Centre of Excellence. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and adapt, particularly if they have strong business partnering skills but lack some technical experience, or vice versa.
Essential skills:
- Professionally qualified (CA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience in financial governance, month-end, and year-end processes
- Strong analytical skills, independent mindset, and ability to challenge senior stakeholders
- Experience facilitating and participating in external audit processes
- Proficiency in leveraging technology and MI to identify risks and improve reporting and processes
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
- Experience with, or a demonstrated interest in, engaging with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and their applications in financial analysis and decision-making
If this sounds like you, and you would like to be on this exciting journey with us, we would love to hear from you!
