In Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS) within Assurance, we assist our clients to address the accounting and financial challenges in their business. You will be part of a team that provides insight and services that accelerate analytics, decision-making and innovation to build a stronger and more efficient finance function in line with modern day business’s requirements from a forward-looking finance function. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching.
That is how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
Sound interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
About The Role
In this role you will work directly with a wide range of clients across several industries to support them transform their Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capabilities across process, technology, data, and people with special emphasis on clients within Energy sector looking at Finance Transformation.
You will build and maintain strong networks internally and externally to grow the opportunities pipeline of FAAS service line, report directly to Directors and Partners at the pursuit, planning, execution and wrap-up stages of FAAS engagements and ensure work is of a highest quality, delivered timely, and in compliance with EY quality and risk management policies and operational excellence.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Pro-activity, accountability and results-driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a huge impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethic.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- 10+ years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably within Big 4/ Leading consulting firms, focusing on EPM transformation and the broader finance and operational excellence agenda of the CFO.
- A bachelor's or master’s degree in finance and / or accounting / equivalent
- CPA/CA/ACCA certification
- Experienced across assessment and improvement of EPM (i.e., planning & budgeting; forecasting; financial close, consolidation & reporting; management reporting; analytics) operating models with focus on the following dimensions
- processes
- introducing/ enhancing enabling technologies such as OneStream, Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning, etc.
- defining data requirements for fit-for-purpose data models
- defining people requirements
- governance best practices
- Experienced in driving and managing large transformation projects with cross-functional teams.
- Exposed to and understand finance systems landscape/ architecture with specific focus on ERP - EPM solution touchpoints.
- Have a selling mindset with ability to develop "wow" proposals that address client requirements.
- Builds positive and credible relationships with clients with integrity and authenticity
- Fluent in written and verbal English communication, presentation skills, and client interactions.
- Proficiency in Arabic is a plus but not mandatory
- Flexible and willing to travel on short notice, as necessary.
- Understanding Abu Dhabi marketplace and large clients and accounts (ADNOC, ADQ, TAQA etc.).
- Strong team player with team building and leading skills.
- Industry experience in leading the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function would be a plus.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience in the Middle East & North Africa region