EY Global Services Limited prod Hiring for Senior Consultant – Finance 1 1 at Vancouver, BC Full Time

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Anaplan Solution Architect to join our Finance practice. You will be helping clients improve their business and internal finance performance through a focus on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational effectiveness and strategic decision making.

You’ll actively participate in engagements covering the following expertise areas:

Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap

Finance Statement Close & Consolidations

Finance Operating Model Design

Finance & Accounting Process Improvement

Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships. You’ll identify potential business opportunities for EY. You will develop long-term client relationships and networks. You’ll provide innovative commercial insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership. You’ll actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. You’ll help to create a positive learning culture and will counsel junior team members. Travel is estimated at 50%.

Client responsibilities

Lead and supervise Anaplan implementation projects, looking at clients’ internal finance and accounting processes and advising on solutions around creating efficient process/improving existing processes

Demonstrate technical knowledge for software implementations, field to field data mapping, conversion validation, system and security configuration, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing

Identify gaps in requirements, testing, or communication issues in client delivery

Translate business processes/requirements into technical requirements & design documentation, solution design, and system configurations to support customer’s needs

Liaise with Anaplan sales and implementation resources to resolve complex issues

People Management responsibilities

Develop people through supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff

Assist with technical guidance to model builders, incl. training of EY and client staff

Maintain an educational program to continually develop

Skills and attributes for success

Understand and incorporate clients’ IT environments and existing technologies into model design

Conceive and develop Proof of Concept models efficiently to provide sales pursuit support and establish credibility of EY and Anaplan’s platform

Translate/expand POC models into detailed blueprints (associated modules, lists / line items, calculations, etc.)

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years’ experience in industry or in consulting

2-3 years’ experience in Anaplan implementation, covering at least 4 projects

Industry experience with mix of Oracle EPM, Oracle Hyperion, OneStream, or other complex modeling tools (including Adaptive and other Anaplan competitors)

Subject matter expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, Enterprise Performance Management, Sales Performance Management (e.g. Quota / Territory Planning, Incentive Compensation Management), Sales & Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning domains.

Strong understanding of data integration challenges & solutions, such as ETL from various client platforms. Experience with standard connectors like HyperConnect and automation using Anaplan connect required. Additional experience using third party ETL tools (ODI, Informatica, Snaplogic, Mulesoft, Boomi).

Deep knowledge in 2-3 sectors (Mining, Oil & Gas, High-Tech, A&D, Pharma, or Public sector).

Ideally, you’ll also have

Knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas: finance transformation; planning, budgeting and forecasting; performance measurement and performance management; business performance reporting; cost reduction; shared service centers and business process outsourcing; financial statement close

What we look for

Looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt in changing circumstances.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy, firm paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs/benefits designed to support physical, financial and well-being. 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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