Associate - Business Consulting, Finance

Ernst & Young; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm based in Singapore is seeking an Associate for its Business Consulting Finance team. This role involves analyzing and optimizing Finance processes, supporting automation initiatives, and conducting valuable research to enhance Finance operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accountancy or Business and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers continuous learning and a diverse culture, helping you shape your future confidently.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance or relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of ERP systems related to Finance processes is desirable.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in gathering data and understanding processes.
• Analyze, optimize, and redesign Finance processes.
• Prepare automation of Finance processes using RPA and AI.
• Conduct research for value-adding recommendations.
• Support digital Finance strategy and governance development.
• Assist in proposal development for senior staff.
• Participate in Finance-related trainings and web-based learning.
• Develop relationships with peers and supervisors for support.

Skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance

Job description

Associate - Business Consulting, Finance (2026 Graduates)

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.

The Opportunity:

You will have the opportunity to make your mark on the Finance Business Consulting area in the context of an international firm, working cross borders. We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities - we are committed to help you achieve a balanced lifestyle. We will offer you a friendly, yet challenging environment and you will benefit from on-going trainings and an international network that is full of challenges and opportunities. We will give you the opportunity to increase your level of autonomy and responsibility in a short period of time by involving you in challenging projects.

Your Key Responsibilities:

As an Associate within our Business Consulting Finance team, you will help to drive our Finance agenda forward and you will play an important role in shaping following selected areas:

• Provide support in gathering data and information to understand the current-state processes through interviews and process walkthroughs with the client counterparts.
• Analyze, understand, optimize and/or (re-)design end-to-end Finance processes, including technology used.
• Prepare and support the automation of Finance processes using Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Conduct research and collection of relevant information and knowledge from our internal resources to provide value-adding recommendations.
• Describe Finance Policies and improve Finance Data & Standards and work towards implementation of enhancements within Finance Performance Management.
• Support determining the (digital) Finance strategy, designing the Finance Operating Model and setting up the Finance Governance to arm CFO offices for the future Finance Function.
• Assist Managers/Senior Managers/Directors and Partners in proposal development.
• Attend and participate in internal Finance related trainings as well as completing required and assigned web-based learnings in order to keep pace with development within Finance area.
• Develop positive relationship with peers, supervisors and counselors who can provide advice and support.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Degree in Accountancy, Business, Banking & Finance or any relevant discipline.
• Desirable to have a knowledge with ERP systems and functionalities, as it relates to major Finance business processes such as order to cash, procure to pay, and record to report.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills in English (additional local language skills are considered an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially in Excel and PowerPoint).

What we offer:

• 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.

Note:

• You are required to upload your latest resume and academic transcripts together with your online application.
• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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