Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Manager - Location Open

Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning And Analytics (Fpa) - Manager - Location Open

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EY helps businesses unlock measurable value from their technology investments by delivering strategic advice on how finance process optimization, enterprise performance management, and business intelligence drive performance improvement-especially during large-scale transformations.

The opportunity

Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients' most pressing challenges. You'll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Management-from redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology-enabled planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities, optimize decision-making processes, and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance.

This is a high-growth practice area with significant opportunities for career development and skill expansion, ideal for FP&A professionals looking to expand into consulting or consultants seeking to deepen their financial planning expertise.

Your key responsibilities

The core purpose of this role is to manage and deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects, ensuring quality and effective risk management. You will spend your time leading workstreams, managing client engagements, and developing innovative solutions. This role presents challenges such as solving complex financial problems, driving process improvements, and learning best practices in a dynamic environment. Develop solutions to complex problems and recommend changes to policies and procedures.

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Lead teams and provide feedback to others at lower ranks.

Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes, solutions, and projects.

Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel in this role, you will need strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset.

Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering

Demonstrated ability to deliver complex transformation projects on time and on budget

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect finance processes to strategic outcomes

Proven success building lasting client relationships and driving commercial outcomes

Excellent communication skills-able to translate financial concepts for diverse business audiences

Demonstrate expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.

Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.

Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive innovation.

Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.

Navigate change and influence stakeholders effectively.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business)

Minimum 5 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis, with expertise in :

Strategic planning, long-range planning, and annual operating planning (AOP)

Budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes

Financial modeling and scenario analysis

Management reporting and business performance analysis

Capital planning and investment analysis

Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles

Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations, process improvements, or EPM solutions

Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision-making processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities-able to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights

Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus, such as : Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, ePBCS, FCCS), OneStream, Tagetik, or similar solutions

Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence

Willingness to travel to meet client needs

Ideally, you'll also have

Industry experience : FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies

Consulting experience : Advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions

Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical, sustainable solutions

CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials

Experience across multiple industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, financial services)

Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration, cloud computing, or system architecture

Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C-suite executives and finance teams

Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong executive presence

Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations in dynamic environments

What we look for

We seek top performers who are passionate about financial planning and analytics, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional results.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $128,400 to $235,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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