(Senior) Manager BPR&A - Business Consulting - Finance Transformation

Are you ready to make a real impact in finance transformation? BC Finance, or Business Consulting Finance, is a team at EY that focuses on transforming finance functions within organizations. The BC Finance team works with clients to address mission critical issues for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creating value and delivering world-class future finance capabilities, leveraging the EY brand as impartial, trusted advisors. Join us and work on projects that drive meaningful change. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this is the place for you! 

The opportunity - What future are you building towards? 

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams for some of the biggest and most recognized brands in the world, leading projects to help drive their business performance and digital finance transformation agendas. Our business consulting finance team provides expertise in Business Planning, Reporting, and Analytics (BPR&A), including working with clients to develop financial and integrated business plans, generate relevant and reliable steering insights and reports, and leverage advanced analytics and AI to enhance managerial decision making and drive firm performance. We support CFOs in leveraging new technologies to build the necessary modern finance capabilities. Together, we focus on aligning finance functions with business goals, ensuring our solutions support both functional excellence and strategic objectives.  

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world? 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Become part of Business Consulting Finance and work with a young and dynamic team advising the CFO function (C-level management) in the areas of Finance Transformation, Digital Finance, Enterprise Performance Management, and Global Business Services.  

• As a (Senior) Manager you will be working alongside EY’s senior leadership team in delivering a variety of Finance Transformation work across Business Planning, Reporting, and Analytics (BPR&A). 

Activities include: 

• Drive one or more of the BPR&A solutions independently, related to financial and integrated business planning, enterprise performance management, and CFO-led sustainability. 

• Design scalable, efficient and innovative solutions to support finance transformation initiatives, by integrating client business needs and ensuring alignment with industry best practices. 

• Utilize data: provide key insights using (non-)financial data to help CFOs become more data-driven. Enable true business partnering in finance, pivotal in targeting sustainable growth and informed decision-making. 

• Engage with C-Level stakeholders: Work closely with CFOs and their teams, emphasizing talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading organizational change management initiatives. 

• Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring they adhere to timelines, budgets, and client expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence. 

• Support change management: ensure finance teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and capabilities to adopt new processes, tools, and technologies effectively. Lead change management efforts to support this transition. 

• Lead High-Performing Teams: Motivate and manage diverse, high-performing teams aligned with EY’s values. Share knowledge within the team to encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.  

• Build relationships and networks with commercial focus: Develop strong connections with senior leaders within client organizations. Understand their most critical business challenges and priorities, and collaborate with your EY peers to turn these into new business opportunities. 

• Personal development: continuously update and maintain knowledge on the latest developments in the areas of BPR&A and Finance technology. 

Job requirements – Where do you start? 

• 5-10 years of relevant experience 

• Expertise in consulting and experience within the field of Business Planning, Reporting & Analytics (BPR&A) and specific experience in one or more of the following areas:  

  • Financial Planning 

  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP) 

  • Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology 

  • CFO-Led Sustainability activities as part of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) 

• Familiarity with financial systems and tools (e.g., EPM, data platforms, ERP systems) 

• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used in BPR&A 

• Awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies in finance and operations 

• Knowledge of account management, business development and the consulting sales cycle  

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to storyboard and create high quality outputs  

• Excellent problem solving, facilitation, and presentation skills 

• Proven success in team leadership, including coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of (senior) consultants 

• Proven ability in managing multiple engagements and stakeholders, surpassing client expectations, handling budgets, and effectively mitigating risks 

• Extensive experience in leading business development, building networks, identifying opportunities, responding to RFPs, and presenting at events 

• Strong proficiency in financial support tools, including MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), with additional experience in SAP, Microsoft BI, ServiceNow, HighRadius, BlackLine, being advantageous  

Ideally, you’ll also have  

• Relevant Professional qualifications are a plus, e.g., CMA/RC, CPA/RA, RE. 

• Relevant technical business analyst and/or implementation manager certifications (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.) 

• Dutch language – full professional proficiency is a plus 

• A relevant network 

What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted? 

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.  

We offer an attractive employment package that rewards individual and team achievements: 

• Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep and mindset, a discount at Healthcity and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.  

• Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year). 

• Home office arrangement: to optimize your home office, EY provides the following resources for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, an external monitor, a desk lamp, a (Bluetooth) headset, and a large external keyboard. 

• Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in the case of an additional birth leave, EY will pay 70% of the salary. 

For a full overview of our employment package click here: Hoe het is om bij ons te werken | EY – Global | EY - Nederland 

The office 

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide! 
  

Pre-employment screening 

 
Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years,  integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.