Senior Consultant- Finance Optimization- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

EY; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in Finance Optimization to join their Financial Accounting Advisory Services team. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in financial processes and project management while working with diverse clients to tackle complex challenges. You'll be instrumental in helping organizations adapt to constant changes in the financial landscape, utilizing innovative solutions and technologies to drive efficiency and value. Join a collaborative environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape a better working world for clients and communities alike.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Vacation policy with firm paid days

Paid personal days

Statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in finance and process optimization.
• Strong spoken and written English and French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Help finance leaders with acquisition, divestiture, and process optimization.
• Develop tailored solutions and maintain productive client relationships.

Skills

Business Process Optimization

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in project management, business administration, operations management or industrial engineering

Tools

Modelling and Process Management Tools

Process Flowchart Software (Visio, LucidChart)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Consultant- Finance Optimization- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Assurance

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. 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.

From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You'll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex accounting and finance process issues across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won't find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you're looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

In today's world, constant change is the new normal. Forces of disruption are increasing - digital and technological advancement, increasing regulation, evolving societal norms, talent shortages and market volatility are forcing CFOs and their Finance teams to become more Agile - more efficient, more responsive, and more insightful. Finance leaders must radically rethink their strategies in the face of shifting priorities as they partner with the business to deliver long-term organizational value. Our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Finance Optimization practice helps our clients interpret and react to complex financial and non-financial data sets and provide real-time, forward-looking and trusted insights to stakeholders leveraging best-in-class operating models and technology platforms.

The opportunity

As a FAAS Senior, you will be a professional member of our Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team. In Canada, our FAAS team consists of dedicated financial reporting and accounting advisory professionals in five locations across the country. We combine technical accounting skills in IFRS, Canadian and US GAAP, practical experience in financial reporting processes as well as deep sector and regulatory knowledge.

Your key responsibilities

• Help finance leaders meet challenges that their teams are currently facing.
• Work with them to achieve their potential acquisition, divestiture, process optimization, process digitization and accounting standard implementation.
• Offer innovative advice for optimizing processes, using cutting-edge technologies and creating value for their organizations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Identification and assessment of business needs, development of solutions tailored to client needs, assessment of the Finance function, performance of operations diagnostics, optimization of financial processes, provision of tailored training, and other.
• Prepare deliverables tailored to client needs.
• Promote an innovative and team-oriented work environment.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management.
• Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and new technical and industry developments.
• Stay informed of new economic developments and their impact on clients.
• Attend training programs to continually develop skills.
• Utilize technology to develop yourself, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and foster mutual support with other EY service line teams.
• Strong spoken and written English and French language skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain impeccable relationships with clients.
• Deep knowledge of business trends, emerging technical and industry developments.
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Undergraduate degree in project management, business administration, operations management or industrial engineering and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in process optimization or business analysis, including business process documentation.
• Experience in process digitalization projects (dashboard, robotization, etc.).
• Experience in using the following tools and software:
• Modelling and process management tools.
• Process flowchart software (Visio, LucidChart, etc.).
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly adaptable and open to change.
• Integrity within a professional environment.

Ideally, you'll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment.

What we look for

We're interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

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. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

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. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our 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.

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