Manager, Workday Consulting, Record to Report Bilingual (FR/EN)

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 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 of
As a Manager, Workday Consulting, Record to Report , you'll work as part of a te am of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the implementation of Workday Finance solutions
• Achieve successful project delivery and uphold quality standards
• Refine financial processes to benefit clients
• Manage client relationships and account expectations
• Utilize knowledge in Workday to drive process improvements
• Guide teams in strategic planning and execution and mentor junior staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Analyze detailed finance & accounting, including payroll accounting processes to identify improvement opportunities in the following areas:

• Operational accounting (AP, AR, Cash, WIP, Payroll)

• Period close and consolidation

• Fixed asset management

• Finance integrations

• Accounting Center

• Reporting and analytics: operational, finance, and HR reporting

• 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.
• 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 )

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor 's Degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or higher-level studies in accounting and financial management preferred
• Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 6 years
• Oral and written proficiency in English and French required
• Preferred experience with ERP systems solutions, including Workday, SAP, Oracle
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives
• Consulting experience with demonstrated experience in record to report functions via system implementation
• 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 .
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people and individuals at various levels within the organization
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required . Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset

Why you'll love PwC
We'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 a bout our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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At 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.
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