Ernst & Young

Finance Transformation - Senior Manager - Toronto

Ernst & Young$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; advanced degrees such as MBA, CPA, CA preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in finance or consulting sectors.
  • Experience in project lifecycle management, including assessment, design, and implementation.
  • Experience with emerging technologies, especially robotic process automation, is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Finance Transformation engagements, advising clients on finance strategy and operating models.
  • Manage financial aspects of engagements, including staffing and budgeting oversight.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposals and thought leadership.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members to foster a positive learning environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Defined contribution pension plan.
  • Generous vacation policy, including paid firm days for extended weekends.
  • Flexibility to manage work in a manner that suits individual needs.
  • Professional development and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
The opportunity

We are seeking a creative problem solver who enjoys working in teams and has experience in finance and consulting to bring their expertise to our team. As a Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the team to analyze financial data, develop strategies, and present the team's findings to clients. You will work closely with other consultants and clients to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

Who We are

A career in our Finance Transformation practice, within Business Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside Business leaders to optimize their finance functions.

We help organizations achieve strategic alignment of their finance organization, implement service and cost improvement initiatives, and embed a performance management process and culture that unite the business around its core objectives. The insights and quality services we provide help our clients build trust and confidence in the digital transformation of finance processes. We play a critical role in disrupting current financial functions through the optimal intervention of technology, and we make digital transformation a realistic goal by efficiently analyzing and utilizing business data.

As part of the Finance Transformation team, you will actively participate in engagements covering the following expertise areas:
  • Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap
  • Financial Statement Close & Consolidations
  • FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
  • Finance Operating Model Design
  • Finance & Accounting Process Improvement, Mapping and Documentation
  • Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing


What you will do

As a Finance Transformation Manager or Senior Manager, you are expected to utilize your knowledge and experience to provide innovative solutions to clients as well as produce insightful thought leadership. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency and ensuring high quality on projects and internal initiatives. Your role in leading teams (or parts of teams) on projects will depend on the size of engagement and will be under responsibility of higher levels, they will also look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate. Additionally, you will establish, maintain, and strengthen client relationships as a trusted business advisor, and identify potential business opportunities for EY.

As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will actively coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop.

Client responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of Finance Transformation engagements, which involves advising clients on their internal finance strategy, operating models, and financial processes
  • Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget and communicating issues to project leaders
  • Participate in business development initiatives (POVs, Proposals, NextWave Sessions, among others)
  • Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other services


People Management responsibilities
  • Keep people at center through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff members
  • Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
  • Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Finance Transformation professionals
  • Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills and knowledge
  • Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures


Skills and attributes for success
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and keep an open mind (know when to lead and when to follow)
  • Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to speak fluently and professionally in English, French an asset
  • A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude
  • An ability to think outside of the box, thrive on new challenges, and understand clients and teammates' work style


What you will bring to this role
  • Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and approximately a minimum of 7 years' experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm
  • Professional designation and/or qualification is desired i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
  • Experience in delivering projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support
  • Experience with emerging technologies and robotic process automation roll-out is an asset
  • Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
  • Travel may be required for this role


Ideally, you'll also have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas: finance transformation; process transformation and improvement; planning, budgeting and forecasting; performance measurement and performance management; business performance reporting; cost reduction; shared service centers and business process outsourcing; financial statement close

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
  • Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

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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