Senior Consultant – Finance Transformation, GPS (Ottawa)

Job title: Senior Consultant – Finance Transformation, GPS (Ottawa)

Job description: 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 onyour unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build anexceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

To effectively deliver value for money and support stakeholders to achieve benefits, governmentsand businesses need efficient finance functions that meet the complex needs of their operations. Weare seeking a Senior Consultant within our Finance Transformation service line. As a FinancePerformance Improvement professional, you’ll work with business and government leaders to provideinsights into finance transformation. Through formal and on the job training, and experience ofworking with a range of global organizations, we’ll help you achieve your potential. If you arelooking for a cutting-edge environment and to provide strategic advice in the areas of financetransformation, this just might be the role you’ve been searching for.
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of EY provides a full range ofconsulting and broader services to help our Federal, Provincial and broader public sector clientsimplement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurableresults through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professionalstandards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideasthat drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of providing valuefor people and businesses in Canada, delivering essential public services, and helping those inneed. EY is helping our government to build a better working world.

The opportunity
Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagementleadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the role andeffectiveness of the finance and operations function. We are seeking a Senior – FinanceTransformation. You’ll be part of our Performance Improvement group, helping clients with businessand internal finance performance through a focus on providing business advisory services thatachieve measurable benefits in operational effectiveness and strategic decision making.

Your key responsibilities
As a Senior Consultant, you’ll contribute to Finance Transformation client engagements and internalprojects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish, maintain and strengtheninternal and external relationships. You’ll also identify potential business opportunities for EYwithin existing engagements, and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you’ll anticipate andidentify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In linewith EY’s commitment to quality, you’ll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by thenext-level reviewer. As an influential member of the team, you’ll help to create a positivelearning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Your Key Responsibilities
As a Finance Performance Improvement Senior, you’ll actively establish, maintain and strengtheninternal and external relationships.

• Actively participate in client engagements.
• Actively participate to market development.
• Actively contribute for the successful execution of project work.
• Actively contribute insight and ideas and assist in drafting high quality project reports.
• Develop, maintain and strengthen client relationships.
• Keep abreast of current industry and economic developments relevant to the client’s business.
• Demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge.
• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership.
• Use technology and tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members andenhance the delivery of services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Consulting experience is highly desired
• Background in operational finance is highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in project-based engagements in any or the combination of the followingareas: IT banking systems and operations, ERP implementations, and architecture
• Definition of operational models of the finance function
• Transformation of the Finance function
• Please be advised that this role does not meet the training and experience requirements for thoseindividuals wishing to pursue their Chartered Accountant designation.
• Experience in public sector and government
• Government of Canada Security clearance

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Background in operational finance is highly desired
• Perfectly bilingual in both, French and English languages is an asset
• Masters or MBA
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs (when it is safe); GPS practice is national andtravel may be required in the future for work outside of Ottawa

What we look for
We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. Our topperformers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace,strong analytical and problem solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changingcircumstances. If you are someone who exhibits a strong commitment to lead projects tocompletion

on time and within budget while guiding junior team members through feedback and coaching, thenthis role is for you.

What working at EY offers
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture -built on high-performance teaming – where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute tobuilding a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It’s one of themany reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance andrecognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allowsyou decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation foryour future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug anddental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid daysthat allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paidpersonal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefitsdesigned to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY | Building a better working world
EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, peopleand society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust throughassurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask betterquestions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
This employer is a corporate member of myGwork, the business community for LGBTQ+ professionals, students, inclusive employers & anyone who believes in workplace equality.

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