Senior Manager Program and Transformation Assurance, Zurich

The opportunity

As a Senior Manager Program and Transformation Assurance you will play a pivotal role in providing independent assurance over large complex transformation programs helping clients increase delivery confidence and realize their strategic objectives. You will lead and steer assurance engagements across multistream initiatives combining strong program management discipline with an assurance mindset to identify risks early strengthen governance and support effective executive decisionmaking.

Working closely with senior client stakeholders you will act as a trusted advisor translating complex delivery technology and organizational risks into clear pragmatic recommendations. Your work will span the full transformation lifecycle assessing governance processes systems and controls across technology people and this role you will also lead and develop highperforming teams contribute to the evolution of EYs Transformation Assurance capabilities and help position the offering as a trusted independent enabler of successful transformations.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance over large business and technology transformations especially triggered by ERP Changes Data and AI Supply Chain IPOs Regulations etc. distinct from delivery and PMO functions
• Assess transformation risk across design delivery and outcomes using a structured multidimensional risk lens and conduct deep dives on high-risk areas. (e.g. data transformation migration testing cutover dependency management security)
• Define and execute transformation assurance objectives scope and procedures tailored to complex multistream initiatives.
• Conduct independent reviews of processes data and systems security and controls to identify material risks issues including impacts on process improvement financial reporting compliance operational performance and benefits realization combined with best practices and industry standards.
• Design and operate effective governance frameworks delivery models and assurance checkpoints to support executive decisionmaking
• Support golive and phased deployment decisions through evidencebased assurance insights
• Assess audit readiness of transformed environments and implications for statutory and external audit
• Embed assurance and risk considerations into transformation programs across the endtoend lifecycle reducing downstream audit and remediation exposure.
• Act as a trusted assurance advisor to senior client stakeholders ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and risk appetite
• Communicate clearly and independently on complex issues key risks trade-offs and articulate tangible and proportionate recommendations to Senior leadership Steering Committees and governance forums.
• Coordinate and align crossfunctional teams around common assurance standards and expectations
• Lead coach and align cross-functional teams around common delivery standards fostering accountability quality and continuous improvement.
• Identify shape new business opportunities and execute go-to-market strategies that position Transformation Assurance as a trusted independent offeringbringing confidence to transformation programs through early involvement risk insight and value realization.
• Engage with alliance partnersto strengthen relationships gain insights into client needs and market developments andidentifyopportunities for joint value creation.

Skills and attributes for success

• 8 years experience in assurance audit risk or transformation roles within complex organisations
• Proven experience performing testing governing and providing assurance over largescale transformation or ERP programs in the fields of finance tax AI or technology including proficiency in benefits realization.
• Experience in ERP or EPM implementation projects with a focus on finance transformation (such as implementation of SAP S/4 Oracle Fusion Microsoft Dynamics OneStream Oracle HFM SAP GR) is a plus
• Strong understanding of finance processes principles and best practices with experience in financial reporting budgeting forecasting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of transformation risk across business technology controls and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess programs beyond timeline and budget metrics.
• Experience assessing audit readiness and regulatory implications of transformed systems.
• Design and embed transformation governance and independent assurance frameworks including stage gates and QA controls for complex programs.
• Proven capability in identifying systemic crossworkstream risks.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills applied in highexposure environments.
• Experience working with stakeholders across finance IT PMO and audit.
• Ability to challenge clients and delivery teams constructively while maintaining independence requirements.
• Entrepreneurial self-driven business developer; builds visibility cultivates relationships and shapes opportunities with senior clients.
• Experience operating in environments with high regulatory audit or public scrutiny
• A strategic and forward-thinking mindset with the ability to align internal capabilities to emerging client needs in complex cross-functional contexts.
• Entrepreneurial self-driven business developer; builds visibility cultivates relationships and shapes opportunities with senior clients.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. SAP certifications CPA CMA PMP) are a plus.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German and/or French is desirable.

What we offer

EY Switzerland offers you to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with around 3000 employees from 64 different countries. You will collaborate with the best learn from the best and continually grow as we invest a significant portion of our annual turnover in the personal development and training of our employees.

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