Manager, Finance Consulting (Finance Strategy & Transformation) EY Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 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. Opportunity Finance Consulting works with clients to address mission‑critical issues for the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), creating value and delivering world‑class future finance capabilities, leveraging the EY brand as impartial, trusted advisors. You will work in multi‑disciplinary teams for some of the biggest and most recognised corporate brands in the world, applying the latest technologies and analytical methods, to help drive their business performance and digital finance transformation agendas that make a real difference to our working world. A growth area for us is Finance Strategy and Transformation – supporting companies in either taking their first steps to establish their shared services / global business services capability, or developing the maturity of existing Finance and GBS organisations. We support our clients across the full lifecycle of the transformation journey, including:

Performing current‑state diagnostics Developing a vision, strategy, and operating model Delivering an activity analysis, and creating a business case Crafting an integrated implementation roadmap Guiding location and sourcing model selection Designing and implementing future‑state processes and technologies (particularly across record‑to‑report, order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, as well as financial planning and analytics) Shaping future organisation design Overseeing transition to future models Designing and implementing experience‑led service management All encompassed by end‑to‑end programme management

Key Responsibilities You will either lead smaller projects or leading workstreams in larger projects, and be responsible for the delivery of the agreed work products and outcomes, while building relationships at all levels within client organisations. You will work with the client to understand their most critical business problems and priorities, consulting with your EY peers to evaluate, design, and deliver solution options that leverage cutting‑edge technologies. You will motivate and manage high‑performing diverse teams, aligned to EY’s values, delivering exceptional client service and preparing our clients for a digital future. Skills & Attributes for Success We are looking for professionals who are great communicators, team players, relationship builders with a real desire to learn. They have a professional approach, a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients, are highly organized, can coordinate their own workload and that of other team members, meet deadlines, proactively manage risks and deliver quality outcomes, and live the values of the Firm daily, coaching and supporting the development of others. Qualifications

A valid and certified professional accounting qualification Either a background in management consulting or experience delivering components of large‑scale transformation programmes in industry Proficiency in your chosen market or sector Experience of delivering change programmes within a finance function Proven ability to engage, manage and build senior relationships Strong client relationships

Ideal Experience

Working in a Finance or GBS environment Ability to create solutions to technical problems Strong attention to detail, with the ability to storyboard and create high‑quality outputs Excellent problem solving, facilitation, and presentation skills Track record of line‑managing professional services staff, including coaching and developing staff

What We Look For

Core consulting skills: client management, analysis, presentation and facilitation, commerciality Technical skills: strong technical insight, practical knowledge and capability in your specialist field Versatility: proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable market/sector expertise in your field

What 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. The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s Yours To Build. Apply now. EY | Building a better working world #J-18808-Ljbffr