Consulting - Finance and Operations Transformation - Manager / Associate Director

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary – Build, innovate and reinvent your tech skills at PwC New Zealand. You will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, leading engagements from end‑to‑end and working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver impactful, value‑driven solutions. This includes transforming finance operating models, enhancing enterprise data and performance capabilities, and embedding efficient, future‑focused ways of working across people, process and technology.

• Lead and deliver finance transformation engagements, with a focus on the commercial side of finance.
• Support the design and implementation of finance operating models, including process simplification, efficiency improvements and adoption of emerging capabilities (e.g. AI in finance).
• Provide CFO advisory services, helping clients improve financial performance, decision‑making and strategic alignment.
• Apply strong enterprise performance management (EPM) and financial planning expertise to drive better forecasting, budgeting and reporting outcomes.
• Act as a trusted business partner, demonstrating a deep understanding of commercial drivers and how organisations create value.
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance, structure and support across engagements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Contribute to business development activities, including presentations, proposals and supporting growth of the practice.
• Play an active role in identifying and converting new business opportunities, including participation in competitive tenders.

• 7+ years’ experience in a finance‑related role, ideally combining industry and consulting/professional services experience.
• Background in commercial finance or accounting (e.g. FP&A, reporting, analysis).
• Experience in professional services (e.g. audit or consulting), with exposure to advisory and project‑based work.
• Proven experience leading and delivering projects or engagements in a client‑facing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching capability, with the ability to develop junior team members.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and Boards.
• Commercially minded, with strong business acumen and problem‑solving skills.
• High levels of drive, charisma and relationship‑building ability, with a desire to grow, progress and contribute to practice development.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Generous referral bonuses.
• Retail discounts and deals.
• Global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, formal learning pathways.
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance.
• Life and income protection.
• Sonder/EAP/Headspace support.
• 15 days’ paid sick leave.
• Group‑rate health insurance (eligibility applies).
• Two paid recognition days off each year during the annual summer shutdown period.
• Up to two extra weeks’ annual leave purchase option.
• Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support.
• Inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave.

Role is based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland and primarily supports public sector clients, with opportunities to work across the private sector. This is a permanent, full‑time position, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Travel requirements not specified. Available for work visa sponsorship.

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.