EY Business Consulting - Finance Senior Manager Financial Services 

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 

628069775

Your key responsibilities

As markets rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. The type of projects we cover are:

• Finance function improvement e.g. maturity assessment in terms of people, process and tech.
• Finance process improvement, including redesigning of processes and advising clients on software options
• Finance operating model design, identify improvement opportunities for Finance to align their functions to business strategy
• Service delivery model design, involving operational or repeatable business processes to help clients meet their goals with regards to cost, efficiency and quality
• Regulatory projects e.g. IFRS17, e-Invoicing

In your role as a Senior Manager you will have responsibility for:

• Securing and enhancing relationships with senior client management
• Manage day-to-day client relationships whilst delivering value to the client by providing insightful knowledge into business improvement
• Working with Partners and Associate Partners to ensure client satisfaction
• Building a solid understanding of our service offerings and actively identify ways we can improve our service offering to clients
• Work closely with clients and build long-term working relationships
• Identifying new business opportunities and building upon existing client networks
• Running campaigns and programmes to create awareness and discuss recent topics affecting the financial services industry
• Managing engagement economics, communicating significant issues, fees and estimates to Partners and Clients
• Contributing to people initiatives, coaching and mentoring teams to encourage development of individuals and the practice
• Liaising with service line teams, functional specialists and Area Partners to support client development initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor or Master Degree with a minimum of 10 years working experience, preferably in a business consulting role in a leading consultancy firm.
• Specialist knowledge of finance & control processes and systems in financial services
• Specialist knowledge of and experience with market developments, regulation and (IT) innovations and the impact of this on the finance operating model
• Experience in designing, supervising and managing large-scale improvement programs
• Proven experience as a program manager, coach and team player
• Comprehensive relationship network in the financial sector

• Demonstrated key subject matter expert with the ability to develop thought leadership and deliver solutions for clients.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Financial modelling and management reporting – understand the basics of financial ratios and other relevant management reporting disciplines
• Take responsibility and initiative in change and improvement strategies
• Knowledge in support functions or front-liner functions in Wholesale Banking/ Capital Markets/ Retail Banking/ Insurance gained either through a leading business consulting organisation or financial institution/ insurance company
• Understand current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Transformation experience in one or more of the following disciplines or business processes:
  • Operations and process improvement
  • Risk Management
  • Product Control
  • Treasury
  • Financial management and finance function improvement (operational accounting, statutory reporting, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting)
  • Regulatory reporting
• Professional qualification such as ICAEW, ACCA, ACA, MICPA
• Leading ERP finance module experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills in understanding strategic direction and being able to convert into cohesive change management strategy and plans
• Desire to build / develop a career in advising our clients with organisational wide improvements and industry insight
• Strong interest and commitment to understanding and developing leading edge finance solutions to our industry clients
• Ability to develop client opportunities and identify market growth opportunities
• Ability to support the business development cycle

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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