Ernst & Young

Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Senior - Location Open

Ernst & Young$97K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
  • Minimum 2 years in financial planning and analysis within industry and consulting.
  • Expertise in strategic planning and annual operating planning (AOP).
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Familiarity with EPM platforms such as Anaplan or Oracle EPM Cloud is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to solve complex issues.
  • Excellent communication skills with an executive presence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the management and delivery of financial solutions and projects.
  • Drive continuous process improvement while managing quality and risk.
  • Supervise junior team members in delivering complex initiatives.
  • Apply judgment in delivering agreed activities and recommendations.
  • Ensure client deliverables meet service and quality standards.
  • Coordinate tasks among team members for effective project execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package based on performance.
  • Flexible work environment promoting a hybrid model of in-person and remote collaboration.
  • Flexible vacation policy allowing for personal circumstance considerations.
  • Medical and dental coverage, along with pension and 401(k) plan options.
  • Paid time off for personal care, holidays, and family needs.
Full Job Description
Location: Anywhere in Country

The opportunity

Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients' most pressing challenges. You'll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Management-from redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology-enabled planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities, optimize decision-making processes, and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance.

This is a high-growth practice area with significant opportunities for career development and skill expansion, ideal for FP&A professionals looking to expand into consulting or consultants seeking to deepen their financial planning expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Senior in Financial Planning and Analytics, you will deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects, applying judgment and selecting appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations. You will coordinate with junior colleagues, meet performance objectives, and support client engagements. This role offers the chance to tackle complex issues, learn best practices, and grow professionally.
  • Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes, solutions, and projects.
  • Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.
  • Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives.
  • Deliver agreed activities and apply judgment to inform recommendations.
  • Coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members.
  • Ensure deliverables meet client service, quality, and risk management standards.


Skills and attributes for success

Success in this role is driven by your analytical abilities, teamwork, and adaptability. You will make an impact by supporting projects, solving problems, and continuously learning in a collaborative environment.
  • Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering
  • Demonstrate expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.
  • Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.
  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation.
  • Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.


To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business)
  • Minimum 2 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in:
  • Strategic planning, long-range planning, and annual operating planning (AOP)
  • Budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes
  • Financial modeling and scenario analysis
  • Management reporting and business performance analysis
  • Capital planning and investment analysis
  • Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles
  • Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations, process improvements, or EPM solutions
  • Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities-able to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights
  • Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus, such as: Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, ePBCS, FCCS), OneStream, Tagetik, or similar solutions
  • Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
  • Willingness to travel to meet client needs


Ideally, you'll also have
  • Industry experience: FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies
  • Consulting experience: Advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions
  • Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical, sustainable solutions
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials
  • Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration, cloud computing, or system architecture
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C-suite executives and finance teams
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong executive presence


What we look for

We seek top performers who are passionate about financial planning and analytics, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional results.

What we offer you
At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
  • We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $97,300 to $178,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,700 to $202,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
  • Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
  • Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
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