EY GDS Reporting Data Analytics - Finance Operations Lead 

India, Kerala, Kochi 

820822418

Business Acumen:

• Deep understanding of Business cycles, KPI’s, revenue generation
• Act as Trusted business advisor on all strategic initiatives and reporting operations
• Domain knowledge enhancement
• Partner with stakeholders including client practitioners, Finance and Industry leaders
• Ownership and accountability for business relationships and performance

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&DA 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
• Ability to make impactful presentations to Senior leadership in Finance and the business

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)

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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