Business Consulting - Finance - FP&A - Staff 2 - Open Location

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Staff 2 in Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) for Chicago. You’ll lead FP&A and EPM projects, guiding junior colleagues, and delivering complex solutions to improve client planning and performance.

You will work with diverse teams, apply financial modeling and analytics, and travel as needed to meet client needs. EY offers growth and a collaborative culture across US offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business.
• Minimum 2 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Experience with FP&A processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects for clients with sound judgment.
• Coordinate with junior colleagues and manage performance objectives.
• Lead teams to deliver technically challenging initiatives.
• Apply analytical thinking to inform recommendations and insights.
• Ensure deliverables meet client service, quality, and risk standards.
• Support client engagements and drive project success.

Skills

FP&A knowledge

Financial modeling

Business partnering

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Anaplan

Oracle EPM Cloud

OneStream

Tagetik

Job description

Business Consulting - Finance - FP&A - Staff 2 - Open Location

Location: Chicago

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Requisition ID: 1748572

Location: Anywhere in Country

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.

Whole industries are being reshaped by emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and the demand for actionable intelligence. EY helps businesses unlock measurable value from their technology investments by delivering strategic advice on how finance process optimization, enterprise performance management, and business intelligence drive performance improvement - especially during large-scale transformations.

The Opportunity

Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges. You’ll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Management - from redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology-enabled planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities, optimize decision-making processes, and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Staff in Financial Planning and Analytics, you will deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects, applying judgment and selecting appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations. You will coordinate with junior colleagues, meet performance objectives, and support client engagements. This role offers the chance to tackle complex issues, learn best practices, and grow professionally.

• Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes, solutions, and projects.
• Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.
• Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives.
• Deliver agreed activities and apply judgment to inform recommendations.
• Coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members.
• Ensure deliverables meet client service, quality, and risk management standards.

Skills and attributes for success

Success in this role is driven by your analytical abilities, teamwork, and adaptability. You will make an impact by supporting projects, solving problems, and continuously learning in a collaborative environment.

• Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering
• Demonstrate expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.
• Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation.
• Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business)
• Minimum 2 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in:
• Strategic planning, long-range planning, and annual operating planning (AOP)
• Budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes
• Financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Management reporting and business performance analysis
• Capital planning and investment analysis
• Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles
• Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations, process improvements, or EPM solutions
• Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities - able to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights
• Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus, such as: Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, ePBCS, FCCS), OneStream, Tagetik, or similar solutions
• Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Industry experience: FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies
• Consulting experience: Advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions
• Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical, sustainable solutions
• CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials
• Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration, cloud computing, or system architecture
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C-suite executives and finance teams
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong executive presence

What we look for

We seek top performers who are passionate about financial planning and analytics, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional results.

What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers .

• The salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices - $83,500 to $125,300
  • Bay Area California offices - $87,100 to $130,600
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $69,700 to $114,800
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

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.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

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