Manager or Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution Operational Improvement

EY Studio+ Nederland; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ontario, Canada is seeking a Manager to lead teams in finance transformation, customer experience, and operational improvements. With at least 5 years of management consulting experience, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in business finance or engineering. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous time off, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates are encouraged to embrace diverse perspectives and foster inclusiveness within teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off

Exclusive learning programs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related work experience or 8 years for senior manager.
• Proven track record in finance transformation or supply chain optimization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement teams to deliver high client satisfaction.
• Analyze data to provide insights for clients.
• Manage financial aspects of client engagements.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Strong communication skills

Creative thinking

Knowledge of profitability metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business finance or engineering

Job description

At EY, we are dedicated to shaping your future with confidence.

The Opportunity

EY-Parthenons Strategy & Execution (S&E) practice supports global organizations by diagnosing and solving their most complex problems. Our team delivers tangible improvements in finance transformation, customer experience, supply chain optimization, digital enablement, business analytics and process automation. These solutions increase free cash flow, profitability, scalability and overall operational outcomes for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and motivate engagement teams to execute the scope of services for client engagements.
• Assess a client’s current processes across commercial finance and operations functions to identify pain points and gaps impacting profitability and cash flow.
• Establish and execute engagements to validate hypotheses, assess and support clients through enablement options, and implement measurable improvements.
• Analyze transactional and operational data required to validate hypotheses and deliver critical insights to clients.
• Form trusted advisor relationships with VP/SVP level resources at clients, delivering a high degree of client satisfaction on engagements.
• Confidently present solutions, issues and findings in both written and oral formats.
• Lead, train and mentor team members with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Manage the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, developing budgets, tracking costs and communicating issues to project leaders.
• Lead and support business development activities to secure additional services or follow‑on phases through building relationships with both EY and external client networks.

Your Profile

We encourage candidates who meet most of the requirements listed below to apply:

• Manager: At least 5 years of related work experience is required; management consulting experience is preferred.
• Senior Manager: At least 8 years of related work experience is required; management consulting experience is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher is required with preference to candidates with business finance or engineering degrees.
• Strong understanding of profitability and cash flow metrics with the ability to articulate the potential impact of operational improvements on a company’s financial statements; CPA or other professional designations are a plus.
• A proven track record of leading finance transformation, customer experience, supply chain optimization or process automation projects.
• Relevant implementation experience in one or more core business processes (i.e., order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, supply chain).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven track record of sharing complex ideas and findings with a senior audience.
• Strong bias for curiosity and creative thinking to generate innovative solutions for our clients.
• Travel to client sites on short notice is expected, with durations and time on site depending on project.

What We Offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and prescription drug coverage, mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans. We offer generous time off including personal days, vacation days and additional firm‑wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY’s exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community, promoting neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.