(Senior) Manager FP&A – Business Consulting – Finance Transformation

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Your new job jobs-near-me.org About your main responsibilities

As a Manager FP&A you’ll be part of the Business Consulting Finance team (BC Finance). You will work in multi-disciplinary teams for some of the biggest and most recognized brands in the world, leading projects to help drive their business performance and digital finance transformation agendas. We support clients across three pillars: Business Planning, Reporting & Analytics (BPR&A), Global Business Services & Finance Operations (GBS), and Finance Strategy, including working with clients to develop financial and integrated business plans, generate relevant and reliable steering insights and reports, and leverage advanced analytics and AI to enhance managerial decision making and drive firm performance. We support CFOs in leveraging new technologies to build the necessary modern finance capabilities. Together, we focus on aligning finance functions with business goals, ensuring our solutions support both functional excellence and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Become part of Business Consulting Finance and work with a young and dynamic team advising the CFO function (C-level management) in the areas of Finance Transformation, Digital Finance, Enterprise Performance Management, and Global Business Services.
• As a (Senior) Manager you will be working alongside EY’s senior leadership team in delivering a variety of Finance Transformation work across Business Planning, Reporting, and Analytics (BPR&A).

Activities include:

• Drive one or more of the BPR&A solutions independently, related to financial and integrated business planning, enterprise performance management, and CFO-led sustainability.
• Design scalable, efficient and innovative solutions to support finance transformation initiatives, by integrating client business needs and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Utilize data: provide key insights using (non-)financial data to help CFOs become more data-driven. Enable true business partnering in finance, pivotal in targeting sustainable growth and informed decision-making.
• Engage with C-Level stakeholders: Work closely with CFOs and their teams, emphasizing talent development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leading organizational change management initiatives.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring they adhere to timelines, budgets, and client expectations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence.
• Support change management: ensure finance teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and capabilities to adopt new processes, tools, and technologies effectively. Lead change management efforts to support this transition.
• Lead High-Performing Teams: Motivate and manage diverse, high-performing teams aligned with EY’s values. Share knowledge within the team to encourage collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships and networks with commercial focus: Develop strong connections with senior leaders within client organizations. Understand their most critical business challenges and priorities, and collaborate with your EY peers to turn these into new business opportunities.
• Personal development: continuously update and maintain knowledge on the latest developments in the areas of BPR&A and Finance technology.

Your new team jobs-near-me.org About your colleagues and the office

At Business Consulting Finance, you will work in an engaged and international team within Business Consulting – Finance.

Our colleagues come from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment. You will work closely with internal teams such as Data Analytics, SAP, and Technology, as well as Business Consulting Finance teams from other countries.

The atmosphere is open and collegial, with room for initiative and personal development. You will benefit from various learning opportunities, personal guidance, and the chance to gain experience in projects related to Digital Finance, FP&A, and GBS. You are encouraged to shape your own career path within BC Finance.

Your office

Amsterdam

Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths jobs-near-me.org About your unique contribution

• Expertise in consulting and experience within the field of Business Planning, Reporting & Analytics (BPR&A) and specific experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Financial Planning
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technology
• CFO-Led Sustainability activities as part of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
• Familiarity with financial systems and tools (e.g., EPM, data platforms, ERP systems)
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics used in BPR&A
• Awareness of industry trends and emerging technologies in finance and operations
• Knowledge of account management, business development and the consulting sales cycle
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to storyboard and create high quality outputs
• Excellent problem solving, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Proven success in team leadership, including coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of (senior) consultants
• Proven ability in managing multiple engagements and stakeholders, surpassing client expectations, handling budgets, and effectively mitigating risks
• Extensive experience in leading business development, building networks, identifying opportunities, responding to RFPs, and presenting at events
• Strong proficiency in financial support tools, including MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint), with additional experience in SAP, Microsoft BI, ServiceNow, HighRadius, BlackLine, being advantageous

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant Professional qualifications are a plus, e.g., CMA/RC, CPA/RA, RE.
• Relevant technical business analyst and/or implementation manager certifications (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.)
• Dutch language – full professional proficiency is a plus

Your benefits jobs-near-me.org About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, a solid pension plan for the future. In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development).
• You’ll receive a contract for 32-40 hours.
• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance.
• 34 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days.
• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app.
• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you’re working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office.
• The opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad.
• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones.
• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses.
• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions.
• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? jobs-near-me.org About your application process

For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.

Our first contact: After your application, our recruiter will call you within 7 days for a short introduction. We’ll explore whether the role could be a good match.

First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.

Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.

We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!

Please feel free to apply even if you don’t meet everything.

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