Finance Transformation - Manager or Senior Manager - Ottawa

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Ottawa is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager to lead Finance Transformation engagements. This role involves advising clients on their finance strategy and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should have a strong academic background, a minimum of 7 years in a consulting role, and fluency in both English and French. The position offers competitive compensation and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Support and coaching from colleagues

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm.
• Professional designation and/or qualification desired.
• Experience delivering full life cycle of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance Transformation engagements advising clients on finance strategy.
• Manage financial aspects of engagements and organize project staffing.
• Contribute to people initiatives such as recruiting and training.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication in English and French

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation.

The opportunity

We are seeking a creative problem solver who enjoys working in teams and has experience in finance and consulting to bring their expertise to our team. As a Manager or Senior Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the team to analyze financial data, develop strategies, and present the team’s findings to clients.

Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the effectiveness of the finance and operations function. You will be part of our Finance Transformation team and help clients by focusing on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational efficiency and strategic decision making.

Who We are

A career in our Finance Transformation practice, within Business Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside Business leaders to optimize their finance functions.

We help organizations achieve strategic alignment of their finance organization, implement service and cost improvement initiatives, and embed a performance management process and culture that unite the business around its core objectives.

As part of the Finance Transformation team, you will actively participate in engagements covering the following expertise areas:

• Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap
• Financial Statement Close & Consolidations
• FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
• Finance Operating Model Design
• Finance & Accounting Process Improvement, Mapping and Documentation
• Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing

What you will do

You are expected to utilize your knowledge and experience to provide innovative solutions to clients as well as produce insightful thought leadership. You'll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency and ensuring high quality on projects and internal initiatives.

As an influential member of the team, you'll help to create a positive learning culture and will actively coach and counsel junior team members to help them develop.

Client responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Finance Transformation engagements, which involves advising clients on their internal finance strategy, operating models, and financial processes
• Assist in managing the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, tracking budget and communicating issues to project leaders
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other services

People Management responsibilities

• Keep people at center through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff members
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff
• Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Finance Transformation professionals
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills and knowledge

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and keep an open mind
• Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to speak fluently and professionally in both French and English
• A high level of motivation and a self-starting attitude

What you will bring to this role

• Strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and approximately a minimum of 7 years’ experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm
• Professional designation and/or qualification is desired
• Experience in delivering projects that cover the full life cycle of assessment, design and implementation support

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.