SaT-WCAS-Associate Manager

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Global Delivery Services (GDS) Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Associate Manager

Working Capital Advisory Services (WCAS)

WCAS is a cornerstone of EYs Transformation offerings to clients working in tandem with other EY practices to drive top line and bottomline growth with measurable cash benefits.

Our team is committed to improving the cashimpacting processes of EY clients globally. We aim to help clients enhance their liquidity resulting in increased Free Cash Flow (FCF) from operations. Our approach includes indepth analysis and benchmarking datadriven diagnostics of OrdertoCash ProcuretoPay and ForecasttoFulfil processes using EYs market leading methodologies and tools and interventions focused on liquidity such as Cash Flow Forecasting support.

The opportunity

We seek Associate Managers with expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) inventory optimization Cashflow Forecasting and Financial Planning and Analysis. Ideal candidates will have 68 years of experience in operational improvements with a strategic transformationoriented mindset demonstrated by:

• Analysing market/industry trends.
• Ideating from the clients perspective and strategizing with a big picture approach.
• Aligning with client objectives for value differentiation ease of implementation and longterm enablement.
• Experience in key sectors (e.g. Life Sciences and Healthcare Advanced Manufacturing or Automotive Consumer Products or Retail).
• An endtoend and transformational approach during pursuits proposals and engagements.

As a contributor to our transaction advisory performance improvement and strategic growth initiatives you will use your advanced skills in operational and financial data modelling to provide strategic insights to clients and internal stakeholders.

This role offers professional growth within a leading firm a variety of engagements and continuous mentoring and learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams executing WCAS which support key conclusions in developing and executing Working Capital optimization opportunities support strategy and process optimization programs and Cash positioning
• Develop and maintain sophisticated customer supplier product and cash flow models
• Analyze historical transactional and financial data and market trends to create accurate and reliable opportunity and benefits measures
• Work closely with client teams to understand their operations and structures to tailor models to their specific needs.
• Present deliverables and solutions to clients clearly communicating assumptions methodologies and implications for their business.
• Contribute to the development of proposals and participate in client presentations for new business opportunities.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to stay abreast of best practices in Working Capital and Cashflow forecasting and financial modelling.
• Support the firms thought leadership initiatives by contributing to white papers research studies and client workshops
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance with EYs ethical guidelines and professional standards.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts in developing their analytical skills and understanding of methodologies
• Demonstrate excellent skills in project including operational analytics project management problemsolving and solution implementation
• Build relationships with EY offices across the globe and demonstrate knowledge of regional practices Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement process and work products
• Data analysis with extensive use Power BI / Alteryx / PowerPoint and advanced MS Excel
• Collate the growing practices develop expertise and mentor the junior members to deliver on high quality output on engagements
• Manage and expand the existing set of users and build strong engagement metrics

Skills and attributes for success

Functional:

• Inventory Management Expertise: Experience in inventory turnover analysis justintime inventory practices and demand forecasting to reduce holding and shortage costs
• Data Analytics: Experience in working with large volumes of transactional data to develop segmentation and opportunity models (Must have Power BI Alteryx/SQL MS Office applications; Good to have Python/R VBA Snowflake/Databricks)
• Credit and Receivables Management: Knowledge of credit policies credit analysis and accounts receivable management through QuotetoCash process analysis and designing strategies to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Payables and Disbursements Management: Expertise in managing accounts payable and optimising the ProcuretoPay cycle. Experience in implementing efficient payment processes to maximise days payables outstanding (DPO).
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Proficiency in analysing financial statements understanding cash flows and forecasting future financial positions
• GotoMarket Strategy: Proficiency in developing outsidein perspective and benchmarks on liquidity and working capital management opportunities through public data sector themes and market signals

Nonfunctional

• Problem Solving: Ability to root cause and articulate issues effectively and offering solutions to same proactively
• Adaptability: Talent for adjusting to new challenges ideas and environments quickly.
• Communication: Strong capabilities in both written and verbal communication. Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to Travel: Openness to international travel for business purposes.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrated by a postgraduate degree and ongoing professional development in relevant fields.
• Knowledge of financial databases for benchmarking metrics of target with peers Work within the set timelines and communicate deviations/updates to GDS users
• Project Management ability to manage medium to large size projects Should be able to review the deliverables.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Post Graduate degree in business accounting finance engineering computer science or related field from a premier institute with 68 years of applicable industry / analytics and/or consulting experience
• Track record of delivering performance improvement projects related to supply chain/inventory optimization sourcing/procurement or sales/accounts receivable that deliver tangible results (cost take out revenue growth increased cash flow etc..

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fastmoving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of marketleading multidisciplinary team in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY SaT practices globally with running businesses across a range of industries

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations Argentina China India the Philippines Poland and the UK and with teams from all EY service lines geographies and sectors playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with wellknown brands from across the globe. Well introduce you to an everexpanding ecosystem of people learning skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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