EY Manager Working Capital Advisory Services 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

241285124

Your key responsibilities

• Effectively lead and support engagement teams in executing scope of services and work with key management stakeholders to identify and implement sustainable improvements in a business’ cash conversion practices
• Assess a business' current policies and processes, lead analytical efforts involving transactional data, financial data, and/or supply chain data, identify root causes that have resulted in the current working capital position and propose/develop recommendations to management to enable value creation
• Demonstrate high levels of business acumen, subject matter expertise, and the ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Keep up-to-date with current developments and trends in advisory services capabilities, technology and sector specific knowledge
• Synthesize complex business issues, form initial hypotheses and identify the data / information required to confirm hypotheses
• Form “trusted advisor” relationships with VP, SVP and C-Suite level resources at clients, deliver high degree of client satisfaction on engagements
• Present solutions, issues and findings in both a concise written and oral format
• Effectively develop, train, and mentor team members with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Manage the financial aspects of engagements by organizing staffing, developing budgets, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders
• Successfully lead and support business development activities to secure additional services or add on projects through building relationships with internal EY and external client networks. Manage and maintain a pipeline of opportunities through identify to close.
• Provide support, guidance and vision in improving and enhancing the team’s practice delivery methodology
  

Skills and attributes for success

• Business and Commercially Driven - working in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients and differentiate our services.
• Project Management – organized and can lead project teams, activities and deliverables with a variety of EY resources in a dynamic environment.
• Building Relationships - cultivate strong working relationships with clients, EY account teams and able to support key decision makers.
• Business Development –Contribute to our practice development with the ability to spot opportunities and work with account teams to bring ideas to market.
• Digital – a strong understanding of the digital transformation enablers for business processes and how to apply concepts for a client transformation
• Learning - learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences.

To qualify for the role, you must have a selection of:

• A bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience; management consulting experience is preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel at least 25% on short notice (subject to client needs).
• A track record of delivering performance improvement projects related to supply chain/inventory optimization, sourcing/procurement or commercial/accounts receivable that deliver tangible results (cost reduction, process efficiency, cycle time improvement, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cash flow metrics and working capital operational levers.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in at one of the three major business processes (OTC, PTP, FTF).
• Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
• The ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to develop business or propose and implement large-scale initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities – Excel required, familiarity with Microsoft applications (PowerBI, Azure, Databricks, SQL) and data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, Alteryx) are a plus
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience gained within another large professional services organization
• Experience leading supply chain, procurement, operational cost reduction, and/or finance process optimization projects
  

What we look for

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you