Finance - Senior Consultant - Montréal

The opportunity (Our activities and your contributions)

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex accounting and finance process issues across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. 

Our evolving suite of Finance Optimization service offerings includes Finance Strategy, Performance Management & Costing, Finance Process Optimization, Finance Systems, Finance Integration, and Data Analytics. Pick a major, pick a minor or explore a range of our services before deciding to specialize and take advantage of the learning and development opportunities available to you as you grow your experience and accelerate your career by working alongside our team of leading finance and accounting professionals to Build a Better Working World.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with CFOs and finance departments to automate and streamline processes, enhance controls and compliance, and ultimately increase the strategic value delivered by Finance.

Supported by EY’s investments in technology, learning, and knowledge resources, you will contribute to delivering tailored, high-impact solutions to our clients and their stakeholders. You will also play a key role in the growth of our practice by delivering exceptional service and contributing to our ambition of excellence in finance transformation.

This position corresponds to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your Key Responsibilities 

Client Engagements

As a Senior Consultant, you will have an essential role in the success of our engagements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Understanding client needs, identifying key issues and risks, and proposing sound, actionable solutions
• Participate to project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs, and proactively communicating achievements, progress and risks
• Guiding staff junior consultants to successfully meet client expectations
• Actively listening to stakeholders, building alignment, and influencing decisions through fact-based arguments
• Acting as a trusted advisor to your clients
• Proactively incorporating innovation and continuous improvement to enhance the delivery of services through technology, tools and sharing best practices with team members 
• Leveraging your experience and technical and professional knowledge of finance and transformation to drive project success and improve client performance
• Showing leadership, integrity and teamwork by coordinating junior staff efforts, providing on-the-job coaching and ensuring good communication within the team 

Business Development

• Developing trusted relationships with clients and identify opportunities for EY within existing engagements
• Contributing to proposals and commercial efforts
• Enhancing EY’s visibility and reputation in the market

Internal contributions

• Leading internal initiatives to strengthen team cohesion, improve delivery efficiency and skills, and enhance market knowledge and visibility
• Developing strong collaboration across EY service lines by building effective interpersonal relationships

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.  Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA CGA or equivalent are an asset
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience [MB5.1]in finance and project-based environments such as ERP implementations, target operating model design, or process improvement initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• A solid understanding of key business processes (P2P, R2R, O2C, H2R, etc.) and Finance operational models
• Basic knowledge or proficiency in ERP systems and EPM tools  
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and stakeholders in a fast-changing and uncertain environment
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles in various capacities (prepare and facilitate workshop, interview, walkthrough, etc.)
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and emerging AI tools
• A strong interest to contribute to business development and strengthens the firm’s market presence 
• Willingness to learn and adopt a proactive mindset with enthusiasm for improving ways of working, fostering knowledge sharing and mutual support across service lines
• Values, principles, and work ethic consistent with those outlined in the EY Global Code of Conduct
• Ability to work in multicultural and bilingual environment (English and French) 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Consulting experience and/or background in finance transformation is highly desired
• Background in operational finance and/or accounting functions is an asset 
• Certification in ERP system or EPM tool configuration is a plus 
• Willingness to travel as required by clients need 

What we look for

We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to disrupt and improve current practices and bring new perspectives to the Finance Transformation team. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances. If you are someone who exhibits a strong commitment to lead projects to completion on time and within budget while guiding junior team members through feedback and coaching, then this role is for you.

What EY offers

Working at EY is a truly transformational experience that shapes both your career and the way you approach business. You benefit from continuous support, coaching and guidance from experienced professionals and highly engaged teams, enabling you to grow quickly and develop areas of expertise.

EY offers you the flexibility to build your own career path, aligned with your ambitions and strengths. We promote learning and exposure through experience, as well as mobility to help you navigate your career. Our strong global network of clients and experts will allow you to deepen your expertise in specific fields and/or develop sector specialization.

Working at EY also allows you to build a powerful and lasting professional network, connecting with a diverse range of profiles—from C-level executives to operational teams—across industries and the 400 000+ EY people in the world. This exposure gives you a unique perspective on business challenges and opportunities.

Finally, EY provides both a high-level strategic view and a detailed understanding of business environments, at international, national and regional levels, helping you develop a well-rounded and impactful skill set and a valued knowledge of industry’s latest and leading practices.

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Inclusiveness at EY  

Inclusiveness is the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.  

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements.

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