Business Consulting Finance Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) Senior Manager Location

Business Consulting - Finance Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) Senior Manager Location Open

Whole industries are being reshaped by emerging technologies advanced analytics and the demand for actionable intelligence. EY helps businesses unlock measurable value from their technology investments by delivering strategic advice on how finance process optimization enterprise performance management and business intelligence drive performance improvementespecially during large-scale transformations.

The opportunity

Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients most pressing challenges. Youll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Managementfrom redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology-enabled planning budgeting and forecasting solutions. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities optimize decision-making processes and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance.

This is a high-growth practice area with significant opportunities for career development and skill expansion ideal for FP&A professionals looking to expand into consulting or consultants seeking to deepen their financial planning expertise.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager youll lead the delivery of sophisticated FP&A and EPM solutions that align with client strategic objectives. Youll own budget management oversee end-to-end project execution and drive measurable outcomes while cultivating deep client relationships. You will oversee complex financial processes and projects providing leadership and direction to teams and managers. You will be accountable for building client relationships driving revenue generation and ensuring the successful delivery of engagements. This role presents opportunities to solve complex problems drive thought leadership and innovate within the organization.

• Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes solutions and projects.
• Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.
• Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives.

• Provide deep insight and guidance to teams driving performance and innovation.
• Build and manage client relationships to support business growth.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Senior Manager you must possess advanced analytical skills strategic vision and the ability to lead teams across multiple activities. Your impact will be felt through your ability to solve complex problems drive innovation and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Deep understanding of FP&A processes financial modeling and business partnering
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex transformation projects on time and on budget
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect finance processes to strategic outcomes
• Proven success building lasting client relationships and driving commercial outcomes
• Excellent communication skillsable to translate financial concepts for diverse business audiences
• Flexibility to travel as client engagements require
• Demonstrate expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.
• Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation.
• Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred (Finance Accounting Economics or Business)
• Minimum 7 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis with expertise in:
• Strategic planning long-range planning and annual operating planning (AOP)
• Budgeting forecasting and rolling forecast processes
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Management reporting and business performance analysis
• Capital planning and investment analysis
• Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles (Manager Senior Manager or Director level preferred)
• Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations process improvements or EPM solutions
• Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesable to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights
• Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus such as: Anaplan Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS ePBCS FCCS) OneStream Tagetik or similar solutions
• Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally youll also have

• Industry experience: FP&A Financial Planning Strategic Finance or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies
• Consulting experience: Advisory implementation or transformation consulting in finance functions
• Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical sustainable solutions
• CPA CFA or MBA credentials
• Experience across multiple industries (e.g. manufacturing retail technology healthcare financial services)
• Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration cloud computing or system architecture
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C-suite executives and finance teams
• Proactive solutions-oriented mindset with strong executive presence
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations in dynamic environments
• Value and Performance Management Strategy and Operating Model Design
• Experience managing financial projects or programs.
• Proven ability to drive business growth and innovation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics tools.

What we look for

We seek top performers who are passionate about financial planning and analytics thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering exceptional results.