Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Manager Tech Consulting Location Open

Consulting - Tech Consulting - FinTech - Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) - Manager

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by changing technologies advanced analytics and the need for better insight. EY is helping businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments. We deliver exceptional client service providing advice on how technology finance process efficiency and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement as well as how IT can act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

The opportunity

Our EPM team helps apply cutting-edge technology and techniques to bring solutions to our clients. You will help our clients navigate the complex world of Enterprise Performance Management through detailed process design and implementation support. Our Advisory Seniors specialize in serving EY clients by guiding them through complex systems of forecasting planning budgeting and the integration with analytical and reporting solutions.

Well look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how these processes can transform and improve their entire organization starting with key business issues they face. This is an expanding area of our practice with high growth and plenty of opportunities to enhance the skillsets of individuals looking to build a career.

As a Manager in Solution Architecture you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between complex business problems and innovative technical solutions. You will be instrumental in understanding business requirements and defining the solution architecture that translates these requirements into effective workable solutions. Your expertise will guide technical decisions to ensure they align with business outcomes offering recommendations that propel the business forward.

Your key responsibilities

Youll spend most of your time managing client engagement teams working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and managing business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.

You will also focus on the effective management and delivery of technology solutions ensuring quality and risk management. You will engage in continuous process improvement and the identification of innovative solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing solutions to complex problems and recommending policy changes.
• Establishing procedures that affect your immediate work area and possibly the broader business function.
• Exercising judgment in selecting methods techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Manager in Solution Architecture you will need a robust set of technical and business skills. Your success will be driven by your proficiency in:

• Fostering relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services. Driving high quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Monitoring progress managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Staying up to date of current business and industry trends relevant to the clients business
• Effectively managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Providing constructive on the job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team oriented work environment. Playing an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization
• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Developing and maintaining long- term client relationships and networks.
• Assisting in the strategy and implementation of EPM tools processes and transformational solutions.
• Application and Tool Analysis
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Cybersecurity and Privacy Architecture
• Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
• Building and Managing Relationships
• Communicating With Impact.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelors degree required (4-year degree)
• Typically no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience
• A minimum of five years experience in providing complex consultative services in the following focus areas: master data management planning budgeting forecasting or BI reporting
• Working knowledge of a component of the modern EPM solutions landscape (e.g. Anaplan (Certified Model Builder Oracle Consolidations (FCCS/HFM) Oracle Planning (Hyperion Planning / PBCS / ePBCS) OneStream Tagetik)
• A strong working knowledge and point of view on the evolving concepts and practices for EPM
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis
• Our candidates have a variety of backgrounds including:
• Financial analyst and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) support
• Systems Admins for EPM solutions
• Long Range strategic and capital planner
• Implementation consultant
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Ideally youll also have

• Degree emphasis in Finance Accounting Economics Business Computer Science MIS or IT preferred

What we look for

We are looking for individuals who are not only experts in their technical field but who also have the drive to lead innovate and collaborate to solve complex business challenges. You should be someone who can navigate the intricacies of both business and technology making impactful decisions that contribute to the success of our clients and our team.