Business Application Consulting, Workday Finance and Adaptive Manager

Description & SummaryAt PwC, our people in business application consulting specialize in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimize operational efficiency. In Workday Adaptive Planning, you will focus on providing consulting services for workforce and financial planning solutions. You will analyze client requirements, implement software solutions, and offer training and support for seamless integration and utilization of Adaptive Planning. This role enables clients to optimize FP&A processes, improve reporting, and achieve their strategic objectives.As a Workday consulting generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing a broad range of consulting services across various Workday applications. You will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Workday applications. Your versatile knowledge will allow you to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency and achieving their strategic objectives.Meaningful work you’ll be part ofAs a Business Application Consulting, Workday Finance and Adaptive Manager, you’llwork as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities 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 and 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.Analyze detailed financial planning, workforce planning, and reporting processes to identify improvement opportunities.Simplify complex processes to improve reliability and achieve cost and cycle time reductions, as well as managing work streams of a complex project to implement improvements.Identify and address client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate documents and balancing project economics management with the occurrence of unanticipated issues.Learn and perform in functional and technical capacities, which includes the following areas:System application implementations and software configurations.Produce deliverables within a diverse, fast paced environment, collaborating effectively across teams and juggling multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.Contribute to innovation initiatives to support modernization of the finance functions powered by Workday.Utilization of PC applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), data analysis and visualization tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI) and business levels of fluency in multiple languages to write, communicate, facilitate, and present cogently, emphasizing the ability to capture effectively clients' needs and understand their systems enough to be able to translate those needs into system functionality.Experiences and skills you’ll use to solveDegree in accounting, finance operations or business administration and 6+ years of experience.Experience with EPM systems solutions, including Adaptive Planning, Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud, IBM Cognos TM1, Anaplan, OneStream, Tagetik, Vena is a plus.Lead the implementation of Adaptive Planning and Workday Reporting solutions, and demonstrate successful hands-on experience with Workday/Adaptive implementations.An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in: Finance Planning & Analysis; Workforce and Skills Planning is a plus; Financial, management, and operational reporting. Financial consolidation is a plus.Good understanding of process improvement, chart of accounts design/management, and applications of at least one of the following focus areas: finance transformation and financial systems optimization.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.Guide teams in strategic planning and execution, and manage large teams on complex global projects.Superior detail orientation, organization, and analytical skills.Achieve successful project delivery and uphold quality standards, and refine financial processes to benefit clients.Preferred experience with ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle.Preferred: Workday Pro or Workday Certification for Adaptive Platform; Workday Pro or Workday Reporting Certification.Travel requirements: Depending on client requirements, up to 20%.When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.PwC BC Region Pay Range Information The salary range* for this position is $103,000.00 - 137,400.00 - 171,800.00 CAD Annual, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location. *Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region. Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location. PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise. Why you’ll love PwCWe’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.Education Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree - Accounting and Finance Education, Bachelor Degree - Business ManagementDegrees/Field of Study preferred: Master DegreeCertifications Required SkillsOptional SkillsAccepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Model Development, Business Process Modeling, Business Systems, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Developing Training Materials, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Integration, Enterprise Software, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Innovative Design, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure {+ 21 more}Desired Languages English, FrenchTravel RequirementsUp to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End DateAt PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: . Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: . Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.