Manager Finance Transformation (Business Consulting)

Manager - Finance Transformation (Business Consulting)

The opportunity

As aManager in the Finance Consulting team you will play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex timecritical finance challenges andown delivery endtoend from mobilisation through to final recommendations and outcomes. You will be accountable for delivery outcomes across engagements managing risk quality and key decisions while ensuring clear outcomes are delivered rather than analysis alone.

You will lead multiworkstream finance engagements partnering closely withCFOs and senior finance leadersto provide clear judgement commercial insight and pragmatic solutions. Your work will span strategic operational and digital finance transformation including the design and implementation offutureready finance operating models enterprise performance improvement andtechnologyenabled transformation including the integration of Agentic AI into Finance functions.

This role is based in (Naarm) Melbourneand offers the opportunity to sit at the centre ofdelivery decisionmaking and people leadershipin one of the worlds leading professional services firms.

What sets this role apart!

Your key responsibilities

• Lead complex finance transformation projectsinvolving digital strategy process optimisation future-state operating model design and the implementation of enabling technologies such as ERP (SAP Microsoft Dynamics etc) EPM AI RPA and Power BI. Engage directly withCFOs GMs and senior finance leaders leading seniorlevel conversations framing decisions and clearly articulating implications tradeoffs and the so what.
• Inspire and guide high-performing teams by mentoring junior consultants collaborating across service lines and delivering integrated solutions that drive sustainable change. Lead and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations providing coaching and feedback and fostering an environment where issues are surfaced early and addressed proactively.
• Provide strategic insights and support business development through proposal leadership solution design and thought leadership with a strong focus oncommercial judgement and delivery credibility. Own delivery across multiple finance workstreams or subject matter areas ensuring alignment across operating model planning reporting systems and cost transformation initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate senior stakeholder workshops and discussions confidently managing conflicting viewpoints and challenging stakeholders to drive clear actionable decisions. Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights defining structured options business cases and recommendations that link directly to value performance and risk outcomes.
• Actively manage scope priorities and engagement economics balancing client expectations with commercial discipline and making informed trade-offs to protect delivery quality and margin.

Skills and attributes for success

• 510 years of experience in finance transformation consulting or in-house finance roles ideally within professional services Big 4 or industry finance teams. Demonstrated experience in leading end-to-end finance transformation or operating model engagements delivering clear measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of core finance functions (e.g. FP&A record-to-report order-to-cash) with hands-on experience in finance strategy process improvement and system implementations. Strong ability to break down ambiguity into structured problems and articulate the so what through clear recommendations and actionable insights.
• Proven ability to lead and influence with strong communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills; experience with tools like SAP Microsoft Blackline or Tagetik is a plus. Solid understanding of commercial drivers project scope management and engagement economics within a consulting of the sectors we work with is the Australian Federal Government and as suchAustralian Citizenshipis preferred.

Ideally youll also have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.

• Relevant qualifications such as CA CPA CFA or MBA

• A finance related degree

What we offeryou

At EY well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Were proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY your career is yours to shape!Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

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