Finance Transformation Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region : Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

PwC Middle East employs over 8,000 people and operates across 12 countries and is part of the global PwC network. The Finance Transformation team is responsible for working with Finance Leadership and wider stakeholders to deliver the Finance transformation strategy for PwC Middle East.

The key focus of the team is to align Finance with the overall firm strategy in order to become more efficient and provide better service to both internal and external customers.

The Finance Transformation Senior Associate will support the Finance Transformation leadership to deliver priority transformation projects which will cover all aspects of people, process and technology across 12 countries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Project Support and Delivery :

Assist Finance Transformation leadership in the delivery of key Finance transformation projects. This will include :

Collaborating with stakeholders to support the definition and management of project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.

Utilising technology to help streamline processes, manage risks, and assist in the implementation and enhancement of system controls.

Supporting organisational redesign efforts and assisting in transitioning from the current to the future operating model.

Aiding in change management initiatives within Finance and across the business as required.

Promoting collaborative discussions and contributing to decision‑making and problem‑solving activities.

Project Coordination :

Assist the Finance Transformation team by :

Ensuring project scope, quality, timeline, and budget are monitored and reporting any deviations from agreed‑upon tolerances.

Supporting project governance activities and following established project management methodologies.

Assisting in the creation and maintenance of project documentation.

Helping identify, assess, and communicate risks to project success.

Focusing on customer‑centric and value‑driven project execution.

Stakeholder Coordination :

Work closely with stakeholders across Finance and other internal functions, as well as with client‑facing teams, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration for successful project delivery and sustainable change.

Learning & Development :

Take ownership of personal professional development to continuously enhance skills and knowledge.

Education and qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Finance)

Any project management certification is preferred

Language

Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic would be an advantage

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Overall Experience

4+ years of experience in a project management / transformation role

Experience in a finance department preferred

Professional services experience preferred

Specific Experience

Proven work experience in supporting the delivery of projects that delivered value to the business resulting in measurable business outcomes

Good knowledge of accounting and financial reporting processes in a multinational environment, shared service centre experience preferred

Technical Skills

Excellent project management skills

Strong financial, analytical skills

Soft Skills

Ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines, solving problems and taking decisions as necessary

Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking

Consultative and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing

Customer service mindset

Ability to maintain strong working relationships across the organisation

Strong work ethic

Ethical conduct

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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