Manager - Finance - Business Consulting

Manager – Finance Consulting

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

What’s in it for you?

Our business consulting finance team is a diverse global network of consultants and industry professionals with a growth mindset and is characterized by a collaborative culture. We work together to understand client issues and are driven to ask better questions in the pursuit of making our clients business work better. We work with a wide range of exciting clients, locally and internationally, across all industries (except for financial services).

As a Manager in our Canberra consulting finance team, you will be responsible for delivery of successful and quality consulting projects related to financial management, strategy and operations. You will also have an important role in client relationships, business development and team leadership. 

If you are keen to grow as a professional and a person, you are creative, want to be challenged, develop your skills, want to drive change, and your purpose is aligned with ours, this is the role for you!

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• A relevant Degree or Qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce, or related field.  
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Preferably hold a professional qualification in CA, CPA, or similar.
• Must hold or be able to apply for government security clearance.
• Significant experience in a finance and operating performance environment, either in consulting or in the government and public sector industry
• Supporting finance function transformation and change (covering areas such as strategy, process, people, technology, and data)
• Provide services and insights related to performance-based financial reporting, budgetary & cost management tool systems and forecasting cycles. In addition, providing advice on strategic financial governance, financial & risk management reporting to management with reports to assist in-decision making
• Experience in Finance Operating Model current state assessments, diagnostics and future state design and implementation. Including working in larger finance transformation programs e.g. ERP transformation, shared service centre redesign and broader operating model change programs
• Strong financial analysis and modelling, supporting to develop and implement financial strategies, cost transformation and improve client performance
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide insights on technology implementations (such as Microsoft, SAP, Blackline, Anaplan) and emerging technologies such as Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning or AI and it’s impact on a finance function
• Strong project management experience, including stakeholder management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling delivery of exceptional quality reporting.

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

What we can offer you

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility 
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness 
• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits  
• We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

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 www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. 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. 

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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

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