Senior Consultant / Manager - (SAP) Enterprise Performance Management & Business Data Cloud

EY; Basel; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Basel offers a role in SAP Finance and Enterprise Performance Management, joining a multidisciplinary team to design and implement EPM operating models powered by SAP Cloud technologies. You will shape performance management across strategy, planning, reporting and tax, collaborating with CFOs, Tax leaders and business stakeholders.

The role spans Senior Consultant to Manager, focusing on end-to-end EPM strategies, SAP solution delivery and data-enabled decision support, with leadership of

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Finance Transformation, EPM or SAP Consulting
• Experience in SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Group Reporting, SAP S/4HANA Finance
• Knowledge of planning, forecasting or consolidation processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IS, or Business Admin

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end EPM transformation initiatives for clients
• Lead SAP EPM delivery: SAC Planning, Business Data Cloud, Group Reporting, S/4HANA Finance
• Translate business needs into functional designs and architectures
• Collaborate with tech teams to ensure successful delivery
• Provide data & AI-enabled performance management guidance
• Support client relationships and account development

Skills

Finance Transformation

EPM

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Group Reporting

SAP S/4HANA Finance

Data & Analytics

AI & Data-driven

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Business Data Cloud

SAP Datasphere

OneStream

Anaplan

Board

Tagetik

SAP BPC

S/4HANA Finance

Job description

Shape the future of Finance, Tax and Performance Management. We are looking for experienced professionals to join our SAP Finance and Enterprise Performance Management team. In this role you will help global organizations design and implement end-to-end EPM operating models and technology platforms powered by SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP’s next‑generation planning, consolidation and performance management solutions. You will work with CFOs, Finance leaders, Tax leaders and business stakeholders to create integrated performance management capabilities that connect strategy, planning, financial consolidation, tax, sustainability and management reporting through a single source of truth.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you will support clients in rethinking traditional EPM landscapes and designing future‑ready, AI‑enabled performance management platforms. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams combining Finance, Controlling, Tax, Data & Analytics and SAP expertise to help organizations:

• Connect strategy, planning and execution
• Harmonize planning and actuals across the enterprise
• Improve forecasting accuracy and decision‑making
• Accelerate financial close and reporting processes
• Enable AI‑driven performance management
• Establish trusted and scalable data foundations
• Integrate Finance, Tax and Sustainability reporting
• Leverage SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Cloud ERP capabilities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Performance Management Transformation
  • Support the design and implementation of end‑to‑end EPM strategies and target operating models
  • Assess current‑state planning, consolidation, management reporting and performance management processes
  • Define future‑state architectures and transformation roadmaps
  • Lead client workshops with Finance, Controlling, Tax and IT stakeholders
  • Design integrated planning and performance management processes across business functions
• SAP EPM Solution Delivery
  • Support or lead SAP EPM implementation projects, including:
    • SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning)
    • SAP Business Data Cloud
    • SAP Group Reporting
    • SAP S/4HANA Finance
    • SAP Datasphere
    • SAP AI and Agentic Planning capabilities
  • Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution architectures
  • Drive fit‑to‑standard and fit‑gap workshops
  • Define reporting, planning and analytics requirements
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery
• Data & AI‑Enabled Performance Management
  • Design harmonized data models connecting planning, actuals, tax and compliance data
  • Support clients in establishing enterprise‑wide data products
  • Enable advanced analytics, predictive forecasting and scenario planning capabilities
  • Assess opportunities for AI‑enabled planning and performance steering
  • Contribute to governance, data quality and master data initiatives
• Finance & Performance Management Advisory
  • Advise CFO organizations on:
    • Integrated planning
    • Financial consolidation
    • Management reporting
    • KPI frameworks
    • Driver‑based planning
    • Performance steering
    • Transfer pricing integration
    • Tax performance management
    • Sustainability performance management
  • Support business case development and value realization initiatives
• Project Leadership (Manager)
  • Manage workstreams and client relationships
  • Lead project teams and offshore delivery resources
  • Manage project risks, scope and stakeholder expectations
  • Coach and develop junior team members
  • Contribute to account development and proposal activities

What We Look For

We are looking for professionals who combine business transformation expertise with technology‑enabled performance management capabilities. Successful candidates typically demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of Finance transformation and CFO agendas
• Ability to connect business strategy with financial performance management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Consulting mindset with client‑facing experience
• Ability to work across Finance, Tax, IT and Operations functions
• Passion for emerging technologies, AI and data‑driven decision‑making
• Leadership and team development capabilities

To Qualify for the Role

Senior Consultant

• 3–6 years of experience in Finance Transformation, EPM or SAP Consulting
• Experience in three or more of:
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• SAP Group Reporting
• SAP S/4HANA Finance
• SAP BPC
• SAP Datasphere
• Tagetik
• OneStream
• Anaplan
• Board
• Understanding of planning, forecasting or consolidation processes
• Experience participating in transformation or ERP programs
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

Manager

• 6–10+ years of consulting or industry experience
• Proven track record leading Finance Transformation and EPM initiatives
• Experience managing client stakeholders at Director, Head of Finance or CFO levels
• Functional leadership in large SAP transformation programs
• Ability to manage project teams and business development activities
• Experience building proposals and supporting sales pursuits

Preferred Experience

• Enterprise Performance Management strategy
• SAP Business Data Cloud
• SAP Analytics Cloud Planning
• SAP Group Reporting
• Financial Consolidation
• Management Reporting
• Driver‑Based Planning
• Integrated Business Planning
• FP&A Transformation
• Tax Technology and Tax Performance Management
• ESG and Sustainability Reporting
• Data & Analytics Transformation
• AI‑enabled Finance processes
• SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs

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, surround you with high‑performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodation you may need.