Finance Transformation Lead – Senior Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the finance technology workstream within large-scale business transformation projects
• Leading the finance operations technology operating model design and implementation strategy
• Conducting business case analysis for a shared services / outsourcing advisory / operations transformation / process improvement program with digital intervention Supporting the development of FMS capabilities and solutions working within teams in APAC, Americas and Global
• Lead and/or manage transformation of Finance operations involving digital interventions at client projects
• Lead the technology design and architect solutions based on tools like Blackline, Workiva, Celonis, Signavio, Cadency, Blue Prism, UI Path to drive efficiency in finance process transformation
• Lead deployment of FMS technology solutions like Microsoft D365 and Business Central
• Oversee deployment of the technology applications for transition and delivery of client engagements
• Monitoring adherence to cost/ pricing considered in the technology solution and engagement financials during delivery of client engagements.
• Identify and drive (internally & externally) service excellence and transformation in Finance projects with agreed timelines and ROI. Inculcate Continuous Improvement culture in the team.
• Be well versed with technical solution (art of possible) across Finance towers – PTP, OTC, RTR, Statutory Financials, Treasury, Tax Compliance, FP&A.
• Supporting the client account team in business development including leading client RFP response, solution development, costing of technology applications, participating in client orals
• Oversee deployment of the technology applications for transition and delivery of client engagements and monitoring adherence to cost/ pricing considered in the technology solution and engagement financials.

Qualification & Requirements

Skills and attributes for success

• Good understanding of end-to-end finance processes, especially Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay and Record-to-Report
• Strong experience in finance process improvement projects, finance transformation, target operating model design, setup or implementation of finance and accounting shared service centers
• Basic understanding or working knowledge of some of the leading finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft D365, BlackLine, Workiva, Cadency, Celonis, RPAs, Onestream etc.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, project management and leadership skills
• Ability to understand client goals and connect the dots with respect to EY capabilities- domain expertise, technology, frameworks to solve client challenges.
• Experience across end-to-end Finance Managed Services life cycle and typical product portfolio
• Flexibility to work with various EY stakeholders across the world and in different time zones and open to travel
• Prior experience of developing practice of enabling technology catered to finance operations

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Preferably CPA, CA, or similar designation in Finance
• Deep understanding of finance processes is a must and must have had hands-on experience in handling multiple such processes in the past.
• 15+ years of finance experience including finance shared services or GCCs with strong understanding of business process and technology will be an added advantage
• Experience in delivering large finance transformation projects in operations with qualifiable benefits
• Exposure to Data lake and data warehouse type concepts including other Finance tools and accelerators for transformation
• Working experience in Blackline, Service Now, Workiva, Celonis etc will be added advantage.

Benefits

• A flexible vacation policy that allows you to decide when and how much time off you need, along with paid holidays that include summer and winter breaks
• Reimbursements for 75% of the cost of gym memberships, exercise equipment, ergonomic home office furniture and more — up to $1,000 a year
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave upon joining the firm, as well as coverage of up to $50,000 for assisted reproductive technology procedures, adoption and surrogacy
• Reimbursements up to $50,000 for medical expenses related to gender affirmation care which are incurred beyond the EY medical plan coverage
• Child, adult and pet care resources via no-cost referrals shared by daily life specialists, as well as up to 25 therapist or mental health coaching sessions through the EY Assist hotline
• Retirement 401(k) and pension plans, along with EY Navigate, which helps our people track and organize their budgets all in one place to meet financial goals