EY Business Consulting – Finance Domain – Senior Manager As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a finance advisor, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams. And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. So whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. The opportunity We’re looking for Senior Manager with expertise in finance transformation and optimization projects, shared services projects, digital finance projects to join the group of our Business Consulting Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a finance domain service offerings. Your key responsibilities • Part of a team of 5-10 professionals undertaking finance transformation and optimization projects • Ability to take up work streams and effectively manage projects, influence stakeholder/ participants/contributors, manage expectation and deliver quality is essential • Defining finance vision and finance strategy transformation plan • Design Finance target operating model design and Business process reengineering • Develop Finance Structure and roles • Identify opportunity for digitization and finance process improvements • Experience working in Enterprise Performance Management projects with capability in Cost optimization, reporting, budgeting, bench marking, financial/business planning, maturity assessment • Experience in Shared services finance projects – location assessment, cost benefit analysis, governance matrix, feasibility assessment • Agile Finance and Digital enablement on finance able to work under pressure to meet deadlines; must be able to analyse and prioritize assignments • Worked in the capacity of Manager/Senior Manager with deep consulting experience - demonstrated knowledge about finance value chain to identify gaps and suggest improvement areas in the processes and functions • Worked in transformation and optimization assignments in Industries like Government and Public, Automotive, Financial services, Consumer Goods, Energy, Metals/Mining, Retail and Life Sciences/Pharma will be valuable for the role. • Participation in tech solutions in Finance function including ERP/SAP along with exposure to analytics and modelling will be a necessary expectation of this role. • Experience in Shared services finance projects – location assessment, cost benefit analysis, governance matrix, feasibility assessment Skills and attributes for success • Exposure or experience in Digital solutions in Finance functions is mandatory. • Process compliance/timely reporting of facts & figures • Financial consolidation and solution implementor • Finance Close Management, Planning & Budgeting • Experience in Shared services finance projects – location assessment, cost benefit analysis, governance matrix, feasibility assessment, transformation • Act as SME on projects/workstreams • Build credible relationships with clients/stakeholders, responsible for aggressive Business development, leading/participate in pursuits, development of Go-to-market materials. • Be creative, go-getter and take on any challenge to drive impact and results for our clients/ engagement stakeholders. • Participate actively in supporting the EY Leadership in building an industry focused practice; specialization in a specific sector will be an added advantage • Have to extensively travel for client engagements and discussion particularly in Middle east • Expectation of team management include Build/manage/develop team to support client engagement • Conduct training, create career paths and facilitate growth of team members will be a critical responsibility To qualify for the role, you must have • 12-16 years of consulting work experience in Finance projects • Strong interpersonal skills and communication will be critical especially with CXOs level clients • Consulting experience in Financial services, Experience in transformation projects, Analytical and modelling skills, ERP/SAP/ Blackline/ MS Dynamics/Anaplan exposure • Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Dashboarding skills and Project Management experience on large project would be preferred • Right attitude to understand and align organizational goals and priorities and assist in implementation of strategic initiatives • Collaborate with other competencies and ensure Organizational goals and priorities are achieved as a team • Willing to work on Sunday to Thursday working week and support MENA timings (11AM – 8.30 PM), as preferred (supporting Middle East Clients) Ideally, you’ll also have • CA/ACCA/Master’s degree in MBA Finance • Project management • Exposure to tools like Anaplan, Power Bi, Tableau, Alteryx etc • Certifications in finance domain, processes, functions My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. 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