Manager - Finance Strategy and Transformation - Financial Services - Business Consulting

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The Opportunity

As a Manager in Finance Strategy and Transformation, you will be at the forefront of driving financial innovation and strategic transformation for our diverse portfolio of clients. This is a leadership role where your expertise will shape high-impact finance strategies, lead complex transformation projects, and influence key business decisions that accelerate growth and operational excellence.

​Based in Warrang – Sydney or Naarm – Melbourne, this role offers flexibility including options for reduced hours to support your work-life balance. Let’s discuss how we can tailor this opportunity to fit your lifestyle.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver finance strategies and target operating models that reposition Finance as a strategic partner to the business
• Lead complex finance transformation workstreams end‑to‑end, translating executive intent into practical designs, implementation‑ready solutions and measurable outcomes
• Partner with senior Finance and Technology leaders to define future‑state processes, governance and service delivery models across record to report, plan to perform and adjacent processes
• Lead finance functional design for ERP and EPM platforms, aligning data, controls and reporting to enable accurate, timely and insight‑led decision‑making
• Guide and influence system integrators and internal teams through clear requirements, design direction and governance
• Drive disciplined delivery, proactively managing risk, dependencies and trade‑offs while maintaining momentum and quality
• Build, lead and develop high‑performing teams, setting direction, role‑modelling EY values and lifting capability across the practice
• Lead the analysis and redesign of finance processes and reporting, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Spearhead finance transformation initiatives by leveraging industry best practices to deliver measurable, sustainable results.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• A strong consulting or transformation background, with proven experience delivering finance transformation programs in complex environments
• Deep understanding of finance processes, operating models, data and reporting across ERP and FP&A contexts
• Hands‑on experience shaping or supporting ERP and or EPM initiatives, including platforms such as Anaplan, Aptitude or similar solutions
• The ability to synthesise complex issues into clear insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership presence, with confidence engaging executives and leading multi‑disciplinary teams
• Understanding of the financial services sector, including banking, insurance, or asset management, is highly desirable.
• .Experience in financial services, including banking, insurance or asset management, is highly regarded
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CA ANZ, CPA or CIMA are advantageous
• A proactive and innovative mindset, eager to embrace emerging technologies and trends shaping the future of finance.

If you are ready to elevate your career by leading transformative finance initiatives and expanding your impact across a broad spectrum of clients and industries, we invite you to join us.

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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