BA&I | Financial Analyst | Assistant Director

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Flexible work options

Global exposure

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is seeking an experienced Finance Advisor (Assistant Director) to partner with CBS France, delivering analytical support and reporting solutions in a global, virtual environment. The role partners with leaders to translate financial data into strategic insights, while supporting month-end, forecasting, and planning processes.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in accounting/analysis, strong English, and French language skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate and/or professional certification in Accounting or Finance.
• +7 years of experience in a related accounting or analysis function.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• French language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (Actual, Plan and Forecast) to support decision-making in Region Executive meetings.
• Prepare reporting and analysis to identify key focus areas based on performance with insightful commentary for stakeholders.
• Coordinate key financial processes including Plan, Forecast, Month End, Year End.
• Respond to ad hoc requests to answer business questions using various data sources and analytical techniques.
• Raise the profile of the Finance team within the business and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Presentation

Team player

Excel

Power BI

Hyperion

Essbase

Business Objects

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Essbase

Hyperion

Business Objects

Job description

BA&I | Financial Analyst | Assistant Director

Other locations: Primary Location Only

BA&I | Financial Analyst | Assistant Director

Location: Wrocław - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

EY Global Delivery Services means 38 800+ specialists providing globally IT, HR, finance, project management and strategic business services to EY member firms. In addition, we deliver support and solutions to clients from all over the world.

The opportunity

BA&I (Business Analysis and Investments) team is seeking for a Finance Advisor (experienced Assistant Director) to support the EY CBS France organization. BA&I is one of 4 functions within EY FP&A team. On that role you will act as a finance professional that serves as a business partner and strategic advisor to key business leaders and assists the CBS France Finance Lead in providing critical thinking on business direction, operating performance and financial results, in support of CBS leadership teams.

This role will establish a trusted relationship with their client, understanding their needs and teaming with other Finance team members to bring best in class analytical support, functional expertise and reporting solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (Actual, Plan and Forecast) to support the decision-making discussions on the Region Executive meeting
• Prepare reporting and analysis to identify key areas of focus based on actual performance which can be developed into insightful commentary for key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the coordination and processing of key financial processes including Plan, Forecast, Month End, Year End
• Ad hoc requests from key stakeholders to answer business questions using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses make better decisions.
• Be proactive in raising the profile of the Finance team within the business and in contributing to your own professional development

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work in a virtual global organization respecting international cultures
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong analytical skills and ability to design and implement solutions independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Good presentation, leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and listening skills
• Good team player with ability to interact with staff at all levels
• Computer proficiency; be proficient or trainable in complex aspects of financial software packages, including Essbase, Hyperion, Business Objects
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate and/or professional certification in a business-related subject matter (i.e. Accounting, Finance)
• +7 years of experience in a related accounting or analysis function
• Strong spoken and written English
• French (spoken and written) language is preferred. Proficiency would be an advantage, but is not required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Able to demonstrate initiative in approach to problem solving
• Proactive and self-sufficient working style with ability to prioritize whilst escalating as appropriate to prevent dilution of existing controls

What we look for

We’re interested in professionals who are eager to be the 'Go To' contact for financial and operational issues while supporting the Service Lines Leaders and act as a trusted business adviser, develop effective working relationships with the extended Finance team and leadership, becoming a key point of contact.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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