Consulting - Finance Manager
EY
Disruptions and volatility have become the new normal as the world is experiencing unprecedented change. To survive and thrive in this “new normal”, organizations must think and act differently in all areas of business, and that includes finance. Finance function only has one purpose, to help organization maximize revenues, to minimize costs, to have the optimal allocation of scarce resources and the desired risk profile. All these, in the manner of quickly, efficiently and with deep, relevant and timely insights. Agility is the essence of Tomorrow’s Finance, enable by combination of talent, emerging technologies such as intelligent automation, digital processes and next generation of ERP.
And as you deliver exceptional client service, you will have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing 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
As a Finance Consultant, you will work with leading organizations to drive Finance of Tomorrow agenda across the entire lifecycle of the project. You will work directly with clients who are embarking on their first steps to Finance of Tomorrow Transformation journey, to clients who already operating Finance of Tomorrow and are looking for next disruptive solution to accelerate and deliver value through the next level of world-class Finance of the Future.
Your key responsibilities:
- Strategize and Plan: Establish Finance vision, strategy and operating model that are customer-centric and digital enabled to support enterprise aspirations and goals, qualify the case for change and design the transformation journey roadmap
- Design and Implement: Design and implement finance delivery model and governance, encompassing end-to-end processes, incorporating accounting standards/policies and control requirements as well as emerging automation solutions, design the Finance Technology and Data landscape considering the overall enterprise technology and data architecture, talent skillsets and capabilities, organization structure and performance measurements; determine change impact, strategizing and executing enterprise-wide change management activities
- Transition and Stabilize: Manage transition activities including planning training and knowledge transfer activities, business cut-over strategy and activities, facilitating business readiness criteria and providing post Go-Live support
- Optimize: Identify and prioritize opportunities for improving Finance operations through maximizing technology usage supported by emerging technology. Support clients in the implementation of improvement initiatives and monitor the success of these initiatives in delivering the intended outcomes
- Project Management: Lead projects by managing internal and external stakeholder expectations and relationships, manage engagements’ project economics, delivery and programme interdependencies, as well as facilitating, tracking and monitoring issues and resolution and manage change requests
- Business Development: Lead and manage business development activities, including preparing proposals to support the client. Support organization of external events to build EY’s eminence in the market
- Internal Growth and Coaching: Strategize and collaborate for internal team’s growth.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
- Advanced written and verbal business communication skills
- Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and excel working performance in under pressure environment
- Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
To qualify for the role, you must have
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, Advanced Degree and Professional Certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of recent relevant work experience in a leading business consulting organization with experiences in finance function (Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Management Insight Reporting, Enterprise/Business Performance Management) in any industry
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to establish personal credibility quickly and demonstrate expertise
- Ability to create a positive learning culture, coach and develop team members
What we look for
Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you will be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you are ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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