Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Senior Manager

PwC•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At PwC, our people in finance consulting specialise in providing consulting services related to financial management and strategy. These individuals analyse client needs, develop financial solutions, and offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their financial performance, improve decision-making, and achieve their financial goals. In financial operations at PwC, you will specialise in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within organisations. Your work will involve assessing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and design and implement solutions to streamline financial operations, enhance controls, and reduce costs. You will be responsible for providing guidance on financial systems implementation, process automation, and financial shared services. As a Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Senior Manager, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.

Requirements

8–12 years of experience in a professional services environment, including management consulting and/or technology‑enabled Finance Transformation initiatives
Proven experience leading major Finance Transformation and EPM programs across design, implementation, and value realization
Deep hands‑on expertise in one or more leading EPM platforms, such as OneStream, Anaplan, Oracle EPM, or SAP EPM
Strong grounding across core finance domains, particularly: FP&A / Performance Management (planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, analytics, executive reporting)
Record‑to‑Report (financial close, consolidation, statutory and management reporting)
Experience with finance operating model design, governance, controls, and transformation leading practices
Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs, risks, dependencies, and executive stakeholder relationships
Strong communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex finance and technology topics into clear, executive‑level messages
A client service orientation with a proven ability to build trusted, long‑term client relationships
Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments for finance technology implementations
A strong interest in digital enablement, analytics, and AI applied to Finance, with openness to learning and innovation

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA designation is an asset
EPM platform certifications and hands‑on implementation experience are a strong plus

Responsibilities

Lead complex, multi‑workstream Finance Transformation and EPM engagements from diagnostic and design through implementation and stabilization
Serve as overall engagement lead or EPM solution lead, accountable for delivery quality, timelines, outcomes, and value realization
Design and lead finance diagnostics and maturity assessments across core finance domains, identifying pain points, value opportunities, and defining target operating models (processes, governance, RACI, data ownership, and enabling technology)
Lead clients through EPM vendor and software selection, business requirements definition, and end‑to‑end technology implementation
Oversee the design and delivery of scalable EPM solutions across consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, modeling, analytics, and executive reporting
Provide strategic oversight for OneStream and other EPM implementations, including solution architecture, data models, business rules, workflow design, integrations, and reporting frameworks
Manage engagement risk, financial performance, scope, assumptions, dependencies, and change management while ensuring adherence to PwC quality and risk management standards
Act as a senior escalation point for client stakeholders and delivery teams, driving timely decision‑making and issue resolution
Ensure all deliverables are executive‑ready, analytically robust, and aligned with client objectives and PwC standards
Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior finance leaders, acting as a long‑term advisor on Finance Transformation and EPM strategies
Provide clear, actionable recommendations on finance leading practices, including process standardization, governance, automation, analytics, and AI‑enabled capabilities
Own and grow the Finance Transformation and EPM opportunity pipeline by identifying, shaping, and leading priority pursuits in collaboration with Partners and account teams
Support proposal development, solution strategy, client positioning, and commercial structuring for EPM and Finance Transformation opportunities
Build strong relationships across the finance transformation ecosystem, including technology vendors and PwC’s global network, to drive innovation and market growth
Coach, mentor, and develop Finance Transformation professionals across functional, technical, and delivery dimensions
Lead staffing, performance management, and career development activities to build high‑performing, inclusive teams
Lead the development and scaling of Finance Transformation and EPM capabilities, including AI‑enabled finance, analytics, and emerging technologies
Support the creation of thought leadership, points of view, solution accelerators, and methodologies, sharing leading practices across PwC Canada and the global network