Manager: Finance Transformation, Consulting, Finance and/or Audit

NZZone; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Finance Transformation professional to advise CFO organizations and senior stakeholders on transformation priorities, reporting, and regulatory considerations. You will shape initiatives, lead multidisciplinary teams, and oversee ERP-enabled transformations across finance functions.

The role requires deep accounting and reporting expertise, plus a strong grasp of AI and emerging technologies to deliver tangible business value for clients in the financial services

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in Finance Transformation, Consulting, Finance and/or Audit.
• Experience delivering Finance Transformation initiatives including process optimization and ERP-enabled change.
• Strong understanding of AI and emerging Finance technologies and their practical business value.

Responsibilities

• Advise CFO organizations and senior Finance stakeholders on priorities.
• Shape Finance Transformation initiatives and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead end-to-end finance process transformations and operating model redesigns.
• Advise on accounting and reporting changes and remediation of controls.
• Lead workstreams within ERP and technology-enabled transformations.
• Develop client relationships and originate projects in Switzerland and internationally.
• Develop Finance Transformation capabilities and market proposition within Financial Services.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Consulting

Audit

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Information Systems

Swiss Certified Accountant / CPA / ACCA (advantage)

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.

Financial Accounting Advisory Services professionals provide advisory and assurance services to a wide range of clients across the banking, insurance and asset management sectors covering a broad spectrum of services in finance function transformation, technology and digital transformation of the finance function, consolidated reporting, accounting advisory support across IFRS, Swiss statutory and regulatory accounting bases as well as optimization of financial processes and internal controls.

With our Assurance Advisory services, we strengthen public confidence in global capital markets and promote sustainable growth. If you’re looking to develop your individual skills whilst working in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, come join us!

Your key 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

What we look for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related discipline; a relevant professional qualification such as Swiss Certified Accountant, CPA or ACCA is an advantage
• 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

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.