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 degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business.
  • Minimum 2 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis.
  • Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles.
  • Proven track record in translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes.
  • Experience with EPM platforms such as Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud, or similar solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes and projects.
  • Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving process improvement.
  • Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex initiatives.
  • Deliver agreed activities and apply judgment to inform recommendations.
  • Coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Pension and 401(k) plans.
  • Wide range of paid time off options.
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
  • The salary range for this job is:
    • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $116,700 to $194,500
    • Bay Area California offices - $121,600 to $202,600
    • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $97,300 to $178,300
  • Individual salaries within these 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.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
  • To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
  • EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
  • For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
  • At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.

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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