Finance Transformation Manager: AI-Driven ERP & Strategy

EY

Zürich

On-site

CHF 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Manager: Finance Transformation, Consulting, Finance and/or Audit in Switzerland to shape transformation programs for CFO organizations. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, advance ERP-enabled finance projects, and deliver value across reporting, controls and advisory services.

You will bring 6–8 years of experience in Finance Transformation, strong accounting expertise, and fluency in English and German, with French a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems.
6–8 years of relevant experience in Finance Transformation, Consulting, Finance and/or Audit, preferably within Financial Services.
Demonstrated experience delivering and leading Finance Transformation initiatives across Finance process optimization, financial close, consolidation and group reporting, operating models, ERP‑enabled transformation and internal controls.
Strong accounting and financial reporting expertise, with the ability to connect accounting and regulatory requirements with Finance processes, technology, data and controls.
Strong understanding of AI and emerging Finance technologies, combined with practical insight into how AI use cases can be applied across the Finance function to deliver tangible business value.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, complex workstreams and senior client stakeholders from concept and design through implementation, with accountability for high‑quality delivery.
Commercial mindset and proven business development experience, with the ability to identify opportunities, shape propositions and convert them into client engagements.
Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to leverage external and internal networks and build meaningful relationships; excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills in English and German are a must, French is a plus

Responsibilities

As an experienced Finance, Accounting and/or Audit professional, advise CFO organizations and senior Finance stakeholders on their key Finance transformation, accounting, reporting and regulatory priorities
Shape Finance Transformation initiatives and lead multidisciplinary teams in transforming Finance functions, end-to-end business processes, reporting and operating models, from diagnostic and target-state design through implementation
Bring an AI mindset and practical insights into AI, automation and emerging Finance technologies, helping clients identify, prioritize and implement relevant use cases that improve Finance processes, reporting, insights and decision‑making, while considering data readiness, governance and controls
Advise clients on implementing new accounting and reporting requirements and remediating accounting, reporting and control challenges, translating them into effective processes, systems and controls
Lead Finance and assurance workstreams within ERP and technology‑enabled transformations, providing independent challenge over key design decisions, implementation readiness and the Finance, reporting and control implications of change
Develop new business and long‑term client relationships, leveraging your network across Switzerland and internationally to identify opportunities, shape compelling propositions and originate projects
Lead and develop our people while actively shaping and growing our Finance Transformation capabilities and market proposition within Financial Services