Senior Finance Transformation Consultant (AI & ERP)

EY; Zürich; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Zürich is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive Finance Transformation across finance and audit domains. You will advise Financial Services clients on complex accounting, reporting and regulatory challenges and lead end-to-end transformation workstreams with a focus on process optimization, ERP-enabled change and AI opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to business development and coach junior colleagues while expanding your network in the Swiss

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related discipline; a relevant professional qualification is an advantage
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Audit, Finance, Consulting and/or Finance Transformation, preferably within Financial Services
• Practical understanding of core Finance processes such as Record-to-Report, financial close, consolidation and group reporting, management reporting, reconciliations and related internal controls
• Experience across Finance process optimization, operating models, ERP, reporting, automation or broader Finance Transformation initiatives, supported by a strong accounting and financial reporting foundation
• Practical understanding of AI and emerging Finance technologies, with the ability to identify and apply relevant use cases across the Finance function
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management capabilities, with the ability to independently own transformation workstreams from concept and design through implementation
• Proactive and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to build internal and external relationships; strong communication skills in English and German are a must, French is a plus

Responsibilities

• As an experienced Finance, Accounting and/or Audit professional, advise Financial Services clients on complex Finance, accounting, reporting and regulatory challenges, translating them into practical transformation solutions
• Take ownership of workstreams transformingFinance functions, end-to-end business processes, reporting and operating models, balancing effectiveness, efficiency and control
• Bring an AI mindset and practical understanding of AI use cases across Finance, helping clients identify, prioritize and apply relevant use cases to improve processes, reporting, insights and decision-making, while considering their integration into Finance processes and controls
• Support clients in implementing new accounting and reporting requirements and translating them into effective processes, systems and controls
• Play an active role in Finance and ERP-enabled transformation projects, connecting Finance requirements with technology, data and controls and providing an independent perspective on design decisions, implementation readiness and Finance risks
• Contribute to business development, proposals and client relationships, while expanding your network across EY and the Swiss Financial Services market
• Coach junior colleagues and actively share your Finance, accounting and transformation knowledge to continuously strengthen our team

Skills

Finance Transformation

Audit

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Job description

EY in Zürich is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive Finance Transformation across finance and audit domains. You will advise Financial Services clients on complex accounting, reporting and regulatory challenges and lead end-to-end transformation workstreams with a focus on process optimization, ERP-enabled change and AI opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, contribute to business development and coach junior colleagues while expanding your network in the Swiss