Manager or Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution - Operational Improvement

EY; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Manager or Senior Manager in Metro Vancouver to lead client engagements in finance transformation and operational improvement. This role requires a strong finance background, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth are part of the offer.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Generous time off and holiday options

Exclusive learning programs

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• 5 years of related work experience for Manager or 8 years for Senior Manager positions.
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of profitability and cash flow metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate engagement teams.
• Assess company's current processes.
• Establish and execute client engagements.
• Analyze transactional and operational data.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Project management skills

Curiosity and innovation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

At EY Parthenon, 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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The Opportunity

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy & Execution (S&E) practice supports global organizations with diagnosing and solving their most complex problems. Within S&E, our team drives tangible improvements for our clients in areas such as finance transformation, customer experience optimization, supply chain improvement, digital enablement, business analytics and reporting, and process automation. Ultimately, our support delivers financial and operational outcomes for our clients including increasing free cash flow, profitability enhancement, and scalability enablement.

We are seeking a talented Manager or Senior Manager to lead and execute client engagements. You’ll combine strong finance and/or operations knowledge, a curious and questioning mindset, and exceptional project management skills to deliver value for our clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Effectivelylead, support and motivate engagement teams in executing scope of services for engagements
• Assess a company’s current processes across commercial, finance and operations functions to identify pain points and gaps that are 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 a written and oral format
• Effectively 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
• Successfully 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.
• You may be expected to travel to client sites on short notice with durations and time on site dependent on project.

What we offer you

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, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. 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.

Learn about our commitment to DE&PI at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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The salary range for the Manager job in British Columbia is $110,000 to $138,000 and the salary range for the Senior Manager job in British Columbia is $144,000 to $192,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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