EPM FP&A Consultant
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
Management Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
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.In Oracle enterprise performance management at PwC you will specialise in providing consulting services for enterprise performance management solutions using Oracle technologies. You will collaborate with clients to assess their performance management needs design and implement Oracle-based solutions for budgeting forecasting financial consolidation and reporting. Working in this area you will also provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of Oracle enterprise performance management tools helping clients improve their financial planning and analysis processes and achieve their performance objectives.
Focused on relationships you are building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations you are growing your personal brand deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity you are comfortable when the path forward isnt clear you ask questions and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.
Examples of the skills knowledge and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives needs and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance) the Firms code of conduct and independence requirements.
About PwC and the role:
PwC has recently launched the South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) designed to innovate build and deploy solutions for our global clients across a range of technology and transformational needs.
AnEPM FP&A Consultant at PwC SATICsupports global clients in designing and delivering enterprise performance management solutions that enhance planning budgeting forecasting and reporting. The role combines strong finance and FP&Aexpertisewith EPM technologies to translate business requirements into scalable models improvedecision making and enable efficientinsight drivenfinance functions as part of integrated UKSATIC delivery teams.
Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our team as a key driver in our Workday Adaptive Planning implementation. If you have a foundation in FP&A or experience with other EPM tools (like Anaplan Hyperion or Planful) and are eager to become a Workday Adaptive expert this is your next step.
You will be at the forefront of ourfinancetransformation. We provide the resources and mentorship to help you transition your existing finance knowledge into aspecialisedtechnical skillset that is in high demand globally.
Qualifications/Certifications required:
Technical Literacy: Hands-on experience with an EPM/CPM tool (Anaplan OneStream Host Analytics/Planful IBM TM1 etc.) OR heavy experience as an FP&A end-user.
Education:Bachelors degree inFinance Accounting ora relatedfield.
Soft Skills: Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical finance partners.
Experience required:
35 years in FP&A Corporate Finance or Financial Systems Consulting.
Responsibilities of the role:
Model Building & Implementation: Partner with finance stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into scalable Adaptive models (WorkforceOpEx Revenue).
Data Integration:Assistin mapping and loading data from our ERP and HCM systems into Adaptive.
ProcessOptimisation:Identifymanual Excel-based processes and automate them within the platform to improve reporting speed and accuracy.
User Enablement: Act as the go-to expert for internal end-users creating training documentation and ensuring high adoption across the financeorg.
Continuous Improvement: Post-implementation you will lead the rollout of new features dashboards andOffice Connectreporting suites.
Desirable skill sets include:
The FP&A Pro: You understand income statements balance sheets and cash flow. You know how a budget is built becauseyouvedone it before.
Systems-Minded: You may not know Adaptive yet but you are a power user of Excel (think complex lookups nested ifs and data modeling) or have worked within EPM environments.
Problem Solver: Youdontjust move data. You ask why the data looks that way and how to make the reporting more insightful for leadership.
Curious & Adaptive: You have a genuine interest in mastering Workday Adaptive Planning and staying ahead of cloud finance trends.
Role related attributes:
Communication & Collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
Adaptability & Resilience
Comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Action-oriented calm under pressure and able to multitask.
Integrity & Accountability
High professional standards and ethical conduct.
Results-driven and detail-oriented.
Cultural Competence
Global mindset and cultural awareness.
Time zone details:
Multi-territory
Industry Experience:
Consulting orsimilar.
Agencies please note:This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwCs Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we requireadditionaltalent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
April 4 2026Required Experience:
Contract
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