EY SAP - EPM Senior Consulting Location OPEN 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

496060011

Your key responsibilities

Immerse yourself into a vibrant and dynamic team that offers consultation to CFOs of clients across the globe, advising on Corporate Transformation, Digital Finance, Enterprise Performance Management and Global Business Services. You will form a pivotal role in our expanding Enterprise Performance Management team, undertaking key responsibilities such as:

• Assisting with the execution of comprehensive transformation programs, ranging from strategy formulation to operational implementation
• Shaping the design of Finance operating models, introducing finance processes, and cutting-edge digital finance capabilities – with a focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Ensuring successful project outcomes using state-of-the-art project management methodologies
• Delivering expert product training sessions and presenting product demonstrations to clients
• Guiding the finance organization, particularly FP&A areas, on the digitization of finance processes - overseeing strategy development, concept formulation, process design, optimization, and implementation
• Overseeing software evaluation and implementation within the EPM practice and advising on replacement strategies for outdated legacy solutions
• Illustrating the impact of digitalization on Finance and FP&A function, and demonstrating how digital technologies can extract long-term value
• Collaborating with international teams on multi-disciplinary global business transformations
• Leveraging knowledge acquired through daily consulting practices to consistently refine our consulting methodologies, and contributing to the publication of professional articles and conference presentations
• Consistently delivering high-quality client services, monitoring progress, managing risks and keeping key stakeholders abreast of progress and anticipated outcomes

Skills and attributes for success
On your typical engagement, you will work with the key stakeholders to understand their needs and advise on SAP system capabilities. You will initiate the requirement gathering, architect solutions, blueprinting, testing, complete the workflow and documentation, as well as the functional design of the solution. Liaise with the stakeholders and technical team to translate needs into business solutions and complete the configurations and/or integrations with SAP and non-SAP systems.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of related work experience
• 3+ years of experience in consulting withinFP&A, EPM/CPM, Consolidation
• Strong communication, presentation, client service and technical writing skills
• Experience in one or more of the following EPM/CPM solutions: SAP SAC/BPC/Group Reporting
• Experience with solution architecture, data modelling and implementation of EPM/CPM
• An understanding of digitalization in financial processes and current leading tools and enablers
• A flexibility and willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 40-60%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of ESG, and GAAP regulations or CPA/CMA or related certifications
• Proven project management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in at least one full-cycle core module implementation

What we look for

• Detail-focused candidates possessing robust analytical skills and a fundamental comprehension of business metrics
• Ambitious individuals, eager to advance in a mentor-guided corporate culture
• Team oriented professionals who thrive in an inclusive work environment

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.