About this opportunity
EY lists this Business Consulting - Finance - Power & Utilities Sector - Manager opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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 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
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 harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
The salary range for this job is:
New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $154,000 to $256,700
Bay Area California offices – $160,500 to $267,400
All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $128,400 to $235,300
Individual salaries within these 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.
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.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
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.
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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