Manager, Performance Improvement, Digital Finance

Manager Performance Improvement Digital Finance (Enterprise Intelligence) UK

Are you passionate about enterprise performance management and Finance transformation enabled by technology

The opportunity

Digital Finance Performance Improvement works with clients to address mission critical issues for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) creating value and delivering world-class future finance capabilities leveraging the EY brand as impartial trusted advisors.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams for some of the biggest and most recognised corporate brands in the world applying the latest technologies and analytical methods to help drive their business performance and digital finance transformation agendas that make a real difference to our working world.

A growth area for us is Enterprise Intelligence (FP&A) and how technology enables control automation efficiency and value growth - enabling strategic budgeting planning and forecasting integrated business planning consolidation performance management and KPIs data management business partnering advanced analytics cost reduction and value growth initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

You will build strong relationships within client organisations working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities consulting with your EY peers to evaluate design and deliver solution options that leverage cutting edge technologies.

You will motivate and manage high performing diverse teams aligned to EYs values delivering exceptional client service preparing our clients for a digital future.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for professionals who are great communicators team players relationship builders with a real desire to learn.

Professional in your approach you will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients. You will also be highly organised capable of coordinating your own workload and that of other team members meeting deadlines proactively managing risks and delivering quality outcomes.

A role model to those around you you will live the values of the Firm daily coaching and supporting the development of others.

You will add measurable value to your clients by delivering work that addresses their biggest problems and priorities including the need to:

• Articulate design and implement a vision for Finance and case for change that draws on innovative global technology trends leading practice and service innovation
• Discuss finance simplification and innovation enabled by digital technologies
• Conduct accelerated finance diagnostic maturity assessment and benchmarking
• Define client-relevant use of modern technology platforms such as S/4HANA and EPM and Analytics Cloud applications showing their key functionalities data models and technical requirements
• Provide roadmap of implementation and ROI timeline (cost vs. benefits)
• Collect and socialise business and technical requirements for a technology enabled Finance transformation
• Architect and design technology enabled Finance solutions
• Drive end-to-end implementation services for S/4HANA cloud applications accelerators and emerging technologies
• Delivery Management and Implementation of EPM and Analytics solution
• Identify strategic alignment across IT finance and tax operating models including steering and reporting requirements
• Structure and run Finance transformation programmes using AGILE design and delivery methods

• Adopt digital ways of working to increase flexibility and accelerate delivery:

• Plan design and execute design-led thinking process re-engineering workshops
• Process design grounded in customer outcomes and user experience adopting LEAN methodologies and automation technologies
• Structure and implement Agile delivery methods

• Understand and apply relevant technologies such as:
  • Business Planning Consolidation and Finance Analytic
  • Oracle Hyperion SAP BPC/SAC S4 HANA
  • Anaplan OneStream Board Adaptive Insight
  • Microsoft Power BI

To qualify for the role you must have:

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
• Experience of solution design for complex multi-national businesses
• Multiple lifecycle implementation experience of EPM or Finance Analytics
• Proficiency in your chosen market or sector
• Strong client relationships
• Proven ability to engage manage and build relationships
• An active interest in modern technologies application to resolve Finance and cross functional business problems.

Ideally youll also have:

• A background in management consulting or have delivered large scale Enterprise Intelligence programmes in industry such as Consolidation Business Planning and Finance Analytics
• Ability to create solutions to technical problems
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to storyboard and create high quality outputs
• Excellent problem solving facilitation and presentation skills
• Track record of line managing professional services staff including coaching and developing staff

What we look for:

• Core consulting skills:client management analysis presentation and facilitation commerciality
• Technical skills:strong technical delivery experience practical knowledge and capability in your specialist field
• Versatility:proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment
• Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable market/sector expertise in your field

What working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance.

Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging and experienced colleagues in the market place
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver exceptional client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance tax transaction and advisory services were using the finance products expertise and systems weve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join however long you stay the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.