EY Alliances Finance Operations Lead-Associate Director 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

673469927

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop subject matter expertise, strategic planning and execution:
• Deep dive into all Ecosystem Relationship reporting processes
• Periodic reviews of ad hoc reporting requirements, evaluate and action reports enhancements
• Work closely with leadership on monitoring progress on key strategic projects and ensure alignment with objectives and timelines
• Be a trusted business advisor and provide key inputs to support the ER Finance Enablement decision-making.

• Drive operational efficiency:
  • Maintain the Finance Reporting Service Catalogue and process documentations
  • Work with the R&A Pillar leads to ensure ensuring efficient staff deployment and utilization management
  • Bring together the various GDS ER business workstreams and the RA team, ensure the alignment and integration of efforts, sharing of knowledge and best practices
  • Identify and resolve reporting related issues, implement change requirements or process improvements as needed.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration:
  • Serve as a liaison between the RA teams and the rest of the ER enablement team and business teams
  • Prepare communications, summaries and status reporting, health check presentations etc. for leadership
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the RA teams (all pillars), organize feedback and brainstorming sessions using design thinking elements, thereby facilitating a seamless environment where everyone can be heard and all ideas are considered and evaluated
• Project Management:
  • Lead and manage special projects and initiatives as directed by Ecosystem Enablement leadership
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring timely and successful completion
  • Monitor project progress and address any issues or obstacles that arise
  • Keep track of project costs – both during development and post deployment costs for ongoing support
• Leadership and Development:
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability
  • Assist in talent acquisition and development strategies to build a high-performing team
  • Identify opportunities for using newer tools and methods, build a continuous learning mindset within the team by encouraging team members to pursue additional relevant learning through badges and certification
• Manage Stakeholder Relations:
  • Prepare materials and reports for ER Finance leadership meetings
  • Attend meetings with or on behalf of ER Finance, prepare summaries, publish and ensure follow-up on action items
  • Responsible for reviewing and coordinating the RA team contribution to quarterly workshops
  • Develop, maintain and promote positive relationships and engagement with key stakeholders
  • Provide coordination support across Sector, Regions, Areas, and Functions

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

• Manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders often with competing priorities
• Use judgement to determine when to escalate issues to Ecosystem Finance leadership or other stakeholders
• Identify potential risks, articulate, document, and flag the risks to appropriate stakeholders
• Ability to balance evaluating and supporting new opportunities while supporting multiple ongoing projects

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Subject Matter Expertise – understanding of global professional services finance and business models
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Deep understanding of EY matrixed structure and stakeholder
• ability to identify who, where and how decisions are made within EY functional/regional/sector matrix
• ability to figure out how to access those stakeholders
• ability to craft and target communications that are carefully tailored to each audience
• Understanding of the consulting sales process and client-delivery process
• Ability to understand the technology and partner/EY sales models and apply understanding to improve financial reporting
• Ability to craft and refine executive-level content and communications
• Apply appropriate judgement and evaluate & prioritize requests while making high-level operational decisions

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Must be able to lead a large cross-functional team while simultaneously being hands-on delivering work
• Drive an inclusive, people-first culture that fosters high performance and drives retention of top performers
• Direct activities of those in other GDS functions who do not report to this role
• Be comfortable working with and providing guidance to executive-level stakeholders

Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Education:

• Postgraduate preferably MBA (Business, Finance, Technology, Engineering)

Experience:

• 14+ years of experience with a combination of financial reporting, technology development, and stakeholder management. Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders (both internal and external) in a virtual environment, across geographies.

Certification Requirements:

• Not applicable

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