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We advise CFOs of mainly multinationals, but also mid-market or start-ups, on the future of their Finance function and support them during large transformation programs. For example, in their journey of becoming ever more data-driven, we help our clients accelerate by exploring opportunities that emerging technologies such as GenAI and ML bring to the Finance and Finance Analytics space. Next to that, think about advising CFOs on optimal steering information, improving clients’ financial planning and analysis capabilities, realising a new organisational model, or implementing improved Finance processes and technologies. We advise on a broad range of topics that are high on the CFO agenda and that our BC Finance team is passionate about.\nYour Key Responsibilities\nAs a Finance Manager, you'll actively establish, maintain, and strengthen internal and external relationships. With guidance from Partners, you'll identify potential business opportunities for EY. You will develop long-term client relationships and networks, as well as develop relationships with team members across all EY practices to service client needs. By drawing on your knowledge and experience, you'll provide innovative commercial insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. In line with our commitment to quality, you'll consistently drive projects to completion and determine that work is of a high quality. Your role in leading teams or parts of teams on engagements will depend on the size of engagement and will be under responsibility of higher levels. They will look to you to anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.\nWork with high-growth clients and other market leaders in Financial services, preferably Insurance.\nEstablish objectives and scope of work; establish the engagement budget; and take responsibility for the overall execution of the project through wrap-up and final report delivery.\nStay abreast of current industry and economic developments relevant to the client's business.\nDesigning the target finance operating model\nImproving the closing, consolidation and reporting cycle through technology\nEnhancing the decision making process by optimising the budgeting and forecasting processes\nSupporting as a functional Finance expert in the implementation of finance tools (ERP, Consolidation, Controlling, Reporting and Visualisation tools)\nMaking the change happen in the finance teams by designing and monitoring transition roadmaps\nDisplay a logical thought process in understanding client challenges and exploring possible solutions.\nIdentify and escalate potential risks and issues to project manager along with suggested preventive or mitigating actions.\nDevelop your professional knowledge and experiences.\nWillingness to travel to meet client needs.\nSkills and attributes for success\nStrong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills\nStrong attention to detail\nPositive attitude, team working and communication skills\nExcellent business acumen and commercial awareness\nDisplay teamwork, integrity and leadership.\nDemonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic.\nTo qualify for the role, you must have\nA bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as finance, business, engineering, computer science etc.\nA post graduate degree or relevant professional designation (i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CFA)\nA minimum of 8 years' experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm\nFluency in English (oral and written)\n5 or more years of consulting experience\nExperience with finance functions - Record to report processes involving account reconciliations, Journals, Transaction matching, Variance analysis, intercompany etc.\nExperience in pre-sales/business development/go-to-market roles\nAbility to lead client workshops and discussions to enable sales \nKnowledge on core Financial processes e.g. Financial Consolidation and Close, Cost Allocation and Finance Planning, AP, AR, Budgeting Processes etc\nStrong accounting skills and understands financial reports and statements. Experience implementing IFRS standards is preferred\nShould have knowledge of activities in financial close of an organisation for month/Quarter/Annual close\nTranslate business requirements to technical language and model/program them in applications\nManaging/ supervising teams of people on project work\nAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure\nOpen to travel (Domestic & International)\nIdeally, you'll also have\nDemonstrable experience in Chart of accounts design\nExperience relating to the implementation of key finance solutions (ERP, EPM): Demonstrable knowledge of technical solutions like Oracle, BlackLine, Onestream, SAP, etc\nPractical knowledge of finance data architecture and financial reporting tools in the Financial service industry.\nStrong project management skills\nWhat we offer\nOur promise to our people is an exceptional EY experience:\nContinuous learning & fast growth. Wide range of on- and off-the-job learning opportunities, and certification tailored to your individual career path.\nInternational experience. Working in an international environment with projects, events & initiatives, as well as a bright and energetic team. \nFlexibility & wellbeing. We’ll provide the tools, support, and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, in your own way - a hybrid work model, flexible working hours, and part-time options. \nTransformative leadership. We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. \nDiverse and inclusive culture. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. \nWhat we look for\nWe are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the finance operating environment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances. 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