Manager or Senior Manager - Financial Services - Financial Accounting and Advisory Services

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Manager or Senior Manager - Financial Services - Financial Accounting and Advisory Services

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manager or Senior Manager to join our Financial Services Office (FSO) supporting the Financial Accounting Advisory Services team. We are seeking driven and ambitious Managers/Senior Managers with 5+ years’ experience to play a key role in driving growth by developing new and existing client relationships, leading highly skilled project teams and delivering a first-class customer experience on high-profile engagements. The team provides finance, treasury and other advisory services on financial product distribution and consumptions to banking, insurers, asset management, corporate and government clients.      

This role is based in Naarm – Melbourne and Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead various engagements working directly with a wide range of clients across several industries in the areas outlined above.   

• Execute projects end-to-end, including defining strategies, solving problems, coaching teams and managing budgets.   

• Demonstrate an advanced proficiency in financial products.    

• Understand the evolving factors affecting our clients’ businesses and begin to develop a network of your own relationships.   

• Take ownership of, prepare and communicate high quality client deliverables.   

• Ensure work is delivered in a timely fashion and in compliance with EY policies and quality and risk management principles.

What we look for 

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and completed professional qualifications relevant to Finance, Risk or Treasury, i.e. CAANZ or CFA (or equivalent, recognized by these specific bodies).  
• 5+ years’ experience post qualification working experience, preferably in Consulting or Assurance at a professional services firm.  
• Desire to drive revenue growth through the identification and conversion of new opportunities for the team, building relationships and expending our market service offering to clients.   

• Strong understanding of financial product cash flows and the Financial Services industry, ideally within Australia and New Zealand.   

• Advanced business writing skills and communication skills (written and oral).    

• Good capability in technical finance and risk relevant matters and/or treasury.   

• Open to travel for work purposes, flexible with work hours to accommodate project deadlines.   

Ideally, you’ll 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.

• Working expertise in accounting frameworks (IFRS) and in related financial reporting matters.   

• Working experience in the Financial Service sector, preferably in Finance, Risk or Treasury environment.   

• Knowledge of current market issues in Australia.     

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      
• 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 

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. 

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

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