Manager - Finance Managed Services - ACR

FMS Transformation Manager - ACR

The opportunity

As our FMS Transformation Manager, you'll lead clients through the transition from in-house finance operations to EY's Finance Managed Services offering. Working closely with senior client stakeholders and multidisciplinary EY teams, you'll act as a trusted advisor to client leadership, shaping finance operating model strategy, driving technology-enabled transformation and building long-term client relationships that support growth and service expansion.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm – Melbourne. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

You'll play a key role in helping clients transform and optimise their finance functions while supporting the growth of EY's Finance Managed Services practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead finance transformation and managed services engagements, partnering with client leadership teams to design and implement future-state operating models and service delivery solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying opportunities to improve finance performance through process optimisation, automation, analytics, ERP enablement and emerging technologies including AI.
• Drive commercial outcomes through effective engagement management, client relationship development and the identification of opportunities to expand service offerings and grow accounts.
• Lead, coach and develop local and offshore team members while fostering a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive culture.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience leading transformation, consulting, managed services, operational excellence or business improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior business leaders and managing complex delivery environments.
• Experience working with finance transformation, shared services, ERP implementations, process optimisation or business change programs.

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.

• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance client outcomes and support business growth.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams in fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Exposure to technologies such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, automation, analytics or AI-enabled solutions would be advantageous.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. 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 up to 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    
• Salary: 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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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.

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

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