Business Consulting - Finance - Power & Utilities Sector - Manager

EY; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 128,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager, Finance Transformation for the Power & Utilities sector. You will drive end-to-end finance transformation, co-create operating models, and guide CFOs on sustainable value through innovative processes and technologies.

You will lead initiatives across FP&A, close and reporting, and cost management, collaborating with senior leadership and clients while traveling as needed to deliver outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2–4 years in consulting and Power & Utilities.
• Experience with P&U finance functions and applications (SAP, Oracle, PowerPlan).
• Ability to develop business cases and digital strategies; awareness of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead PowerPlan implementations and ERP/EAM integrations.
• Design finance operating models and optimize FP&A processes.
• Advise on shared services, outsourcing, and control improvements.
• Drive finance systems and automation, and support regulatory reporting.
• Engage with clients, manage timelines, and present insights.

Skills

PowerPlan experience

ERP systems experience

Business case development

Digital strategy

Finance compliance awareness

Finance risk assessment

Finance transformation leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PowerPlan

Job description

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.

The opportunity

As part of our Finance Transformation team you will gain deep Power and Utility (P&U) industry experience working with senior leadership teams at our P&U clients as we support the energy transformation through Sustainable Finance. You will combine your finance capability with program and change management expertise to implement and embed improvements and deliver sustainable value.

Join our dynamic team as a Manager, Finance Transformation and be at the forefront of finance thought leadership and innovation for the Power & Utilities sector. In this role, you will co-create visionary strategies that empower CFOs to drive sustainable, long‑term business value. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing future‑proof operating models that meet rigorous reporting, regulatory, and control standards, all while leveraging cutting‑edge technologies. You will craft compelling cases for change, encompassing both financial and non‑financial factors, and lead the execution of comprehensive Finance Transformation programs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• PowerPlan implementation and integration with ERP and EAM systems
• Finance operating model design
• Finance processes improvement
• Shared services and global business services design and implementation
• Outsourcing advisory
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Finance systems and intelligent automation
• Financial close, consolidation and reporting
• Cost management and profitability analysis
• Procure-to-pay and record-to-report processes
• Asset and project accounting
• Knowledge of interconnected utility billing to cash processes via CIS systems and GLs.
• Familiarity with utility rate structures, recovery and revenue models
• Understanding of the business of power transmission and distribution and the financial planning drivers related to these operations
• Understanding of FERC reporting requirements and intersections with GAAP reporting
• Defining and executing key deliverables
• Managing project timelines and tracking progress
• Engaging with clients regularly, providing valuable insights and leading working sessions
• Travel requires 60- 80% as needed to meet the needs of our external clients, including opportunities to lead teams and drive additional service offerings

Skills And Attributes For Success

• PowerPlan and ERP system experience
• Proficiency in business case development and digital strategy
• Awareness of finance compliance and regulation
• Ability to assess finance quality, maturity, efficiency, and operational risk
• Expertise in finance strategy, operating model design, and transformation roadmaps
• Commitment to finance sustainability and driving outcomes

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree (4-year degree)
• Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience in consulting and power and utilities industry
• Experience with P&U specific finance functions and applications such as SAP, Oracle, and Power Plan
• Business case development
• Digital strategy
• Finance compliance and regulation awareness
• Finance quality, maturity, efficiency & operational risk assessment
• Finance strategy, operating model and transformation roadmap
• Finance sustainability

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities
• A knack for complex problem-solving and digital fluency

What We Look For

We seek candidates who embody our values of integrity and respect, who are eager to foster trust with clients and team members alike. The top performers in our team are those who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for learning, and the agility to adapt to the ever‑evolving finance landscape.

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 - $154,000 to $256,700
  • Bay Area California offices - $160,500 to $267,400
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento - $128,400 to $235,300
• 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.

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