BC - Finance Consulting - Senior - EY GDS

BC - Finance Consulting - Senior - EY GDS

Other locations: Remote

Date: Mar 23, 2025

Requisition ID: 1570789

As part of our EY - Finance Consulting Team, you will help clients in their Business Transition assignments from a functional perspective. This includes working along with the clientele to set up a framework for a Global Business Services (GBS) or Shared Services Centre (SSC). Additionally, this role demands working knowledge around Performance Improvement initiatives and identifying potential opportunities for performance improvements. This includes a techno-functional role conducting finance processes assessments, deep diving and analyzing pain areas, and coming up with solutions. The client base spans across industries and countries.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Consultant / Sr. Consultant with expertise in GBS/SSC Setup assignments, Process Assessment done for Finance and Accounting, Banking, Insurance, Wealth Asset Management or Supply Chain domain to join the global EY - Finance Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

1. Spanish / Portuguese language knowledge
2. Experience in GBS setup activities such as activity analysis, cost baselining, Location assessment, Business case creation, Target Model design, etc.
3. Working knowledge of GBS / SSC setup engagements. Know-how of the Business Transition assignments and related activities
4. Experience / knowledge around finance functions in at least two domains – Record to report (RTR), Procure to pay (PTP), Order to cash (OTC) or FP&A
5. This includes experience around Account Reconciliations, Journals, Transaction matching, Variance analysis, intercompany and Fixed assets accounting / management
6. Strong accounting skills and understands financial reports and statements
7. Experience / knowledge around finance functions or other sectors like Banking, Insurance, Wealth Asset Management, Supply Chain
8. Should have knowledge of activities in financial close of an organisation for month / Quarter / Annual close periods
9. Good Knowledge on ledger and sub-ledger systems; technical know-how of SAP ERP / HANA, Oracle GL (good to have)

Good to have experience / exposure (the below skills are an added advantage for candidates):

1. Translate business requirements to technical language and model (good to have)
2. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
3. Managing / supervising teams of people on project work
4. Open to travel (Domestic & International)
5. Open to work in any shift

Skills and attributes for success

1. Consulting experience is a good to have
2. Good articulation skills are a must
3. IFRS or Banking or Insurance certification is a good to have
4. Confident & professional communication style
5. Proficiency in English (oral and written)
6. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
7. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
8. Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
9. Capability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
10. Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
11. Strong analytical skills as well as excellent problem-solving skills for interpreting the IFRS standards

To qualify for the role, you must have

1. Commerce Graduate or MBA (Finance)
2. Other professional degrees (like CPA, CFA, CMA) can be considered based on relevant working experience as required
3. 7-10 years (for Senior level) of work experience in Business Transition / GBS / SSC setup activities
4. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills is a must

Ideally, you’ll also have

1. Business Finance Transformation, GBS / SSC Setup
2. Project management skills
3. Exposure to tools like ERP, HFM, Visio, ARIS, etc.

What we look for

A team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience, and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment. Opportunities to work with EY Advisory practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from the world’s top companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

1. Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
2. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
3. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.