UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation, Business Planning Reporting & Analytics, Manager

Data2Insight:

Supporting better performance management and insight, from transactional ERP systems through to group-level performance oversight.

• Establish a consistent finance data model to enable clear, connected reporting

• Design ERP solutions with insight and value in mind, ensuring data drives better business decisions

Integrated Business Planning:

Simplified and optimised financial planning, integrated across functions and enabled by future-ready tools, for more accurate forecasting and better-informed trade-offs.

• Connect planning across operations, finance, commercial, and HR to enable fully integrated decision-making

• Improve visibility of key drivers to better understand how operational inputs translate into financial outcomes

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

Transforming FP&A to shift from manual reporting to value-driving insights and business performance partnering.

• Streamline planning and reporting processes through technology and process redesign

• Design an FP&A operating model that enables greater agility and impact

Analytics and Performance Management Reporting:

Enabling Finance and the wider business to make faster, smarter decisions through forward-looking, actionable insights.

• Establish the right processes, technologies, data, and skills to deliver value

• Embed analytics into performance management routines, driving accountability and decision-making at the right cadence

AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled Financial Transformation: Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive automation, predictive insights, and transformation across the finance function.

• Share a deep knowledge of AI capabilities and modern solutions

• Provide insight into the value case and benefits of deploying AI technologies

• 6+ years relevant experience

• Experience in designing solutions for complex multi-national organisations

• Multiple lifecycle implementation experience of Business Planning, Reporting or Finance Analytics

• Proficiency in your chosen market or sector

• Strong client relationship skills and proven stakeholder engagement

• A keen interest in applying modern technologies to solve Finance and cross-functional challenges

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification

• A background in management consulting or experience leading large-scale Business Planning, Reporting or Analytics programmes in industry

• Ability to develop creative, technical solutions

• High attention to detail and strong output quality (e.g. storyboarding, reporting)

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and analytical problem-solving skills

• Experience line managing and coaching high-performing teams

• Experience in the implementation of relevant technologies such as:

• SAP Analytics Cloud

• Oracle, Hyperion, SAP BPC/SAC, S/4HANA

• Anaplan, Tagetik, Board

• Microsoft Power BI

• Core consulting skills: client management, commercial thinking, problem solving, and facilitation

• Technical skills: hands-on delivery experience and subject-matter knowledge in Finance transformation and performance improvement

• Versatility: ability to adapt quickly and contribute in a fast-changing, tech-enabled environment

• Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable domain expertise relevant to your field

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• S upport and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around

• 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

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.