Consulting Corporate Function Manager

PwC
R 241 389 - R 305 653 a year
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full time
2 days ago

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

As an operations consulting generalist at PwC, you will possess a broad understanding of various aspects of operations consulting. You will provide comprehensive guidance and support to clients in optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. Working in this area, you will analyse client needs, develop operational solutions, and offer recommendations tailored to specific business requirements.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

  • Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
  • Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
  • Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
  • Effectively mentor others.
  • Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
  • Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
  • Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Consulting Corporate Function Manager to join our Strategy & Operations team. This role is pivotal in driving enterprise-wide cost optimisation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting corporate functions through strategic consulting and transformation efforts.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead and deliver strategic consulting projects across corporate functions (Finance, HR, IT, etc.) with a strong focus on cost optimisation and operational excellence.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to build value cases and implement sustainable efficiency improvements.

  • Develop and execute transformation roadmaps aligned with business objectives and market trends.

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of operational data to inform decision-making and performance improvement.

  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment and successful execution of strategic initiatives.

  • Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.

  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in cost optimisation and corporate strategy.

Preferred experience, skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.

  • 6+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate transformation, or operations management.

  • Proven track record in leading cost optimisation initiatives within large organisations or consulting environments.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

  • Experience working in or consulting for corporate functions such as Finance, HR, or IT is highly advantageous .

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 26, 2025

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