Finance Transformation - Senior Consultant 1

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The Opportunity 

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Finance Transformation team. As a Finance transformation professional, you will work with clients to provide insights into current finance transformation practices and how to strengthen them through process, people, technology and disruptive approaches.

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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities 

As a Senior Consultant, you'll contribute to client engagements and internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You will also identify potential business opportunities for EY within existing engagements. Similarly, you anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. As an influential member of the team, you will help create a positive learning culture, while providing coaching and counselling to other team members.

As a Finance Transformation Senior Consultant, you will:

• Participate in client engagements
• Contribute to market and business development
• Ensure the successful execution of project work
• Provide insights and ideas to assist in drafting high quality project work products
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership
• Use technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance the delivery of services
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Values, principles, and work ethic consistent with those outlined in the EY Global Code of Conduct
• Willingness to learn and adapt to rapid-changing environments
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
• Demonstrated experience in project-based engagements in any or the combination of the following areas: IT systems and operations, ERP implementations and architecture
• Understanding of operational models of the finance function
• Please be advised that this role does not meet the training and experience requirements for those individuals wishing to pursue their Chartered Accountant designation. 
• Consulting experience is highly desired
• Background in operational finance and/or accounting functions is highly desired
• Background in finance transformation 
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Graduate level education or applicable professional designation
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs

What we look for

We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to disrupt and improve current practices and bring new perspectives to the Finance Transformation team. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances.  If you are someone who exhibits a strong commitment to lead projects to completion on time and within budget while guiding junior team members through feedback and coaching, then this role is for you.

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
• Networking opportunities to engage with colleagues from all across the globe
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Inclusiveness at EY 

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. 

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