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

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

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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

As a Senior Manager, you'll lead the delivery of sophisticated FP&A and EPM solutions that align with client strategic objectives. You'll own budget management, oversee end-to-end project execution, and drive measurable outcomes while cultivating deep client relationships. You will oversee complex financial processes and projects, providing leadership and direction to teams and managers. You will be accountable for building client relationships, driving revenue generation, and ensuring the successful delivery of engagements. This role presents opportunities to solve complex problems, drive thought leadership, and innovate within the organization.

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.

Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives.

Provide deep insight and guidance to teams, driving performance and innovation.

Build and manage client relationships to support business growth.

Skills and attributes for success

To excel as a Senior Manager, you must possess advanced analytical skills, strategic vision, and the ability to lead teams across multiple activities. Your impact will be felt through your ability to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

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

Flexibility to travel as client engagements require

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.

To qualify for the role, you must have

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

Minimum 7 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 (Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level preferred)

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

Value and Performance Management Strategy and Operating Model Design

Experience managing financial projects or programs.

Proven ability to drive business growth and innovation.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and analytics tools.

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.

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 $150,400 to $343,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,500 to $390,500. 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.