Business Consulting - Finance - Senior Manager - Houston

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Finance – Finance Strategy and Transformation – Senior Manager

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The opportunity

In this role, you will create a Finance vision and strategy that enables CFOs to drive long-term value for their business. You will design a future operating model, with the help of EY subject matter experts, that meets all reporting, regulatory, and control requirements and is underpinned by viable technologies. Additionally, you will develop a case for change that incorporates financial and non-financial costs and benefits, represent the latest finance thought leadership and innovation across all themes on the CFO agenda, and create a transformation roadmap and schedule.

Your key responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions, and/or projects, maintaining focus on quality and risk management while navigating operational and organizational dynamics. You will have the opportunity to lead teams, manage client relationships, and drive thought leadership and innovation. This role offers a chance to solve complex problems, develop deep insights, and achieve performance objectives.

• Responsible for the effective management and delivery of complex processes, solutions, and/or projects, maintaining focus on quality and risk management, while navigating operational and organizational dynamics.
• May be accountable for the budget, delivery, and performance of complex processes, solutions, and/or projects to achieve performance objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction up to and including Managers across multiple activities. Leads teams with broad visibility to achieve performance objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel in this role, you should have strong analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and the capability to lead teams effectively. You will also need to build and manage client relationships, drive business growth, and innovate in finance strategy and transformation.

• Provides deep insight in a function or specialism through analysis and knowledge of best practices to solve complex problems, drive thought leadership, and innovation.
• Meets performance objectives and metrics set locally through individual and/or team performance (client service, quality and risk management, sales and business growth, solution development, and teaming, etc.).
• Responsible for building and managing client relationships, revenue generation, and/or managing commercial relationships.
• Travel Requirements: Required regularly as needed by external client.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree); master’s degree preferred.
• 5 - 7 years relevant experience in a consulting finance strategy and transformation role

• Ability to develop comprehensive business cases
• Strong conceptual thinking and long-term perspective
• In-depth knowledge of finance compliance and regulation
• Expertise in finance strategy, operating model, and transformation roadmap
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Understanding of digital strategy and FinTech landscape
• Experience in agile organization development and emerging technologies
• Skills in finance quality, maturity, efficiency, and operational risk assessment
• Capability in future back planning and finance sustainability
• Proficiency in process improvement and optimization
• Strong relationship-building and management skills
• Ability to establish client trust and deliver value
• Commercial astuteness and effective communication skills
• Complex problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Digital fluency and outcome-driven mindset
• Effective hybrid collaboration and team leadership
• Learning agility and change management skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Sector knowledge and global mindset
• Commitment to sustainability

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in leading large-scale finance transformation projects.
• Knowledge of the latest finance technologies and trends.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What we look for

We look for top performers who have a strong vision for finance strategy and transformation, are adept at managing complex projects, and can lead teams to achieve outstanding results. Ideal candidates are innovative, possess strong analytical skills, and have a deep understanding of finance operations and technologies.

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $150,400 to $343,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,500 to $390,500. Individual salaries within those 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.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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