Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Manager - Location Open 1

About the role

EY’s EPM team helps apply cutting-edge technology and techniques to bring solutions to clients. As a Manager in Solution Architecture, you will bridge the gap between complex business problems and innovative technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage client engagement teams and deliver professional services.
• Manage business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts.
• Manage technology solutions, ensuring quality and risk management.
• Engage in continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend policy changes.
• Establish procedures affecting your immediate work area and possibly broader business functions.
• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree required (typically 4 years).
• No less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in providing complex consultative services in areas like master data management, planning, budgeting, forecasting, or BI reporting.
• Working knowledge of a component of the modern EPM solutions landscape (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle Consolidations, Oracle Planning, OneStream, Tagetik).
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Degree emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, MIS, or IT preferred.

Skills

• Fostering relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
• Delivering quality client services.
• Maintaining quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget.
• Maintaining progress, managing risk, and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Staying updated on current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Providing constructive feedback and coaching to team members.
• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
• Counseling and mentoring junior consultants within the organization.
• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships and networks.
• Assisting in the strategy and implementation of EPM tools, processes, and transformational solutions.
• Application and Tool Analysis: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cybersecurity and Privacy Architecture, Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, Building and Managing Relationships, Communicating With Impact.

Pay

The base salary range for this role in the US is $128,400 to $235,300. For the New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento), the range is $154,000 to $267,400. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined based on various factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and location.

Schedule

We expect most people in external, client-serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your well-being.