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US Finance Transformation - Power and Utilities Sector - Manager

Location: Anywhere in Country

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The opportunity

As part of our Finance Transformation team you will gain deep Power and Utility (P&U) industry experience working with senior leadership teams at our P&U clients as we support the energy transformation through Sustainable Finance. You will combine your finance capability with program and change management expertise to implement and embed improvements and deliver sustainable value.

Join our dynamic team as a Manager, Finance Transformation and be at the forefront of finance thought leadership and innovation for the Power & Utilities sector. In this role, you will co-create visionary strategies that empower CFOs to drive sustainable, long-term business value. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing future-proof operating models that meet rigorous reporting, regulatory, and control standards, all while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You will craft compelling cases for change, encompassing both financial and non-financial factors, and lead the execution of comprehensive Finance Transformation programs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• PowerPlan implementation and integration with ERP and EAM systems
• Finance operating model design
• Finance processes improvement
• Shared services and global business services design and implementation
• Outsourcing advisory
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Finance systems (e.g., SAP), robotics, and intelligent automation
• Financial close, consolidation and reporting
• Cost management and profitability analysis
• Procure-to-pay and record-to-report processes
• Asset and project accounting
• Knowledge of interconnected utility billing to cash processes via CIS systems and GLs
• Familiarity with utility rate structures, recovery and revenue models
• Understanding of the business of power transmission and distribution and the financial planning drivers related to these operations
• Understanding of FERC reporting requirements and intersections with GAAP reporting
• Defining and executing key deliverables
• Managing project timelines and tracking progress
• Engaging with clients regularly, providing valuable insights and leading working sessions
• Travel requires 60-80% as needed to meet the needs of our external clients, including opportunities to lead teams and drive additional service offerings.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• PowerPlan and ERP system experience
• Proficiency in business case development and digital strategy
• Awareness of finance compliance and regulation
• Ability to assess finance quality, maturity, efficiency, and operational risk
• Expertise in finance strategy, operating model design, and transformation roadmaps
• Commitment to finance sustainability and driving outcomes

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
• Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience in consulting and power and utilities industry
• Experience with P&U specific finance functions and applications such as SAP, Oracle, and Power Plan
• Business case development
• Digital strategy
• Finance compliance and regulation awareness
• Finance quality, maturity, efficiency & operational risk assessment
• Finance strategy, operating model and transformation roadmap
• Finance sustainability

Ideally, you'll also have

• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities
• A knack for complex problem-solving and digital fluency

What We Look For

We seek candidates who embody our values of integrity and respect, who are eager to foster trust with clients and team members alike. The top performers in our team are those who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for learning, and the agility to adapt to the ever-evolving finance landscape.

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. Learn more.

• 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 $128,400 to $235,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $154,000 to $267,400. 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.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY's Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ...@ey.com.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Professional Services

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