Finance Transformation Manager | Power & Utilities

EY

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 235,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

EY is recruiting for a Manager, Finance Transformation in the Power & Utilities sector. You will co-create future-proof operating models and lead the execution of comprehensive transformation programs to deliver sustainable value for CFOs.

The role demands expertise in PowerPlan, ERP integrations, and FP&A, with travel 60–80% to meet client needs. You will shape strategic finance capabilities and drive regulatory-compliant, transparent reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

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

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