Finance Advisor

Finance Advisor

The opportunity

As our Finance Advisor you’ll advise and support our client- serving engagement teams to make the best use of EY's SAP engagement management system and it's processes in order to effectively manage their projects with EY’s external clients. All while you maintain work life balance through hybrid working. 

This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis but we are open to part-time applications [minimum 4 days per week]. This role can be based in our EY Offices across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland or Wellington.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing end-to-end opportunity and engagement lifecycle advice to client engagement teams.
• Review open queries from client servers, prioritize follow up activities and schedule engagement team meetings for the week.
• Ensuring engagement teams are properly prepared for client negotiations from a financial perspective.
• Facilitate training for client serving teams on EY's SAP engagement management system and effective financial management practices

Skills and attributes for success

• Two years’ experience in a professional services environment in a financial/business capacity.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
• Strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a logical approach to problem solving.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• Bachelor of Business or TAFE Diploma in Accounting (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in engagement economics and financial metrics.
• Management accounting experience desirable but not essential.
• Highly effective virtual teaming and influencing skills.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Please be advised that our offices in Oceania will be closed from 19 December and will reopen in early January. As a result, there will be a delay in responding to applications during this period. We appreciate your understanding and patience. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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