Finance & Transformation Project Manager Senior (m/w) -...

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. The insights and quality services we provide allow for clients to explore and implement new ways of working with emerging technology.

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 or Senior 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.

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
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.

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)
People Management responsibilities
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Finance Transformation professionals
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures
Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to speak fluently and professionally in both French and English
Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and approximately a minimum of 7 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm

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
Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance (requires five years of Canadian work experience)
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; shared service centers and business process outsourcing; financial statement close

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. 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 to 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. Diversity and Inclusion at EY

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