Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Operations
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals.
In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems.
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 isn’t 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 Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Role purpose
This Senior Associate role sits in PwC’s offshore Connected Team and provides structured support to on‑shore Senior Managers and Directors within the Corporate Sustainability (CS) team.
Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, the Senior Associate – Data Analyst plays a critical role in delivering quality data with respect to environment and climate (greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions), human rights and modern slavery, community impact and investment and other sustainability topics. This will enable data‑driven insights and decision‑making across PwC Australia as well as satisfying PwC network requirements and compliance with local laws (where applicable).
The role supports the Corporate Sustainability team by developing, enhancing and maintaining high‑quality datasets and dashboards that underpin the firm’s sustainability strategy, performance management and reporting obligations.
Key responsibilities
1. Data analytics and insights
- Support the maintenance and implementation of continuous improvements to data visualisation dashboards (e.g. PowerBI) and other reporting tools and processes (Alteryx, Datakit, .
- Support the development of forecasts (e.g. carbon credits, renewable electricity) as well as insights and recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
- Support benchmarking and research to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
2. Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures
- Monitor, track and report against the relevant sustainability topics within CS portfolio
- Support the preparation of internal and external sustainability reporting including local and global annual reports, impact reports and regulatory disclosures.
- Adhere to data objectives of accuracy, completeness, consistency, relevance, timeliness and transparency for audit‑readiness in line with internal governance and external standards.
- Support responses to ad hoc internal and external data requests and surveys (e.g. CDP or client RFPs)
3. Data management & governance
- Support and manage data collection optimising data integrity and observing data controls.
- Support continuous improvements to strengthen data governance and management including calculation methodologies and documentation.
- Support data collation automation efforts and scalability to streamline processes all while maintaining data integrity.
What we’re looking for
Experience and background
- Strong analytical capability with experience working with large or complex datasets.
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g. Alteryx, Datakit, Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar).
- Experience in data management, data quality and reporting processes.
- Ability to translate data into clear, compelling insights for a range of stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outputs to deadlines.
- Experience working with sustainability, ESG or non‑financial data.
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g. GHG accounting, ESG metrics, or similar).
- Experience with SQL or other data querying tools.
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint) is a plus.
- Background in professional services or a complex corporate environment.
Professional skills and attributes
- Highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple recurrent tasks and deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry, reporting and document preparation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; able to follow instructions, clarify requirements and produce clear, concise outputs.
- Action‑oriented, proactive and reliable; able to take ownership of routine work with limited supervision and escalate issues when needed.
- A collaborative team player who can build effective working relationships with on‑shore Senior Managers and peers in the Connect Team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, including documenting processes and suggesting ways to streamline recurring work.
What you’ll gain
- Exposure to PwC Australia’s Corporate Sustainability strategy and industry‑led sustainability approaches.
- The opportunity to develop strong experience in sustainability reporting and disclosures
- Experience working with senior stakeholders across geographies in a fast‑paced, professional environment.
- Access to PwC training, tools and global best practice to support your ongoing development.
Travel Requirements
Job Posting End Date
May 31, 2026
