PFA - Assistant Manager - FSO CNS

UKI Portfolio Finance Advisor (PFA) Assistant Manager

In line with the Global Finance Transformation, our Markets Finance function launched a new role to support the deployment of a global SAP implementation known as Program Mercury in October 2019, one of which is the Portfolio Finance Advisor (PFA). The PFA assistant manager is a member of a high performing and mixed rank PFA team led by the Service Line’s Lead PFA.

The PFAs are part of an extended global PFA network and at the forefront of finance and business policies, tools and best practices to effectively support Client Servers (CS). This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join the PFA team at EY working with senior stakeholders.

The opportunity

The PFA assistant manager will be aligned to FSO Consultancy Service Line (SL), teaming with the PBFA and MBA teams in order to meet the needs of the SL. They will have a deep understanding of the SL’s financial performance with a strong focus on margin, leveraging their insights to help shape initiatives and strategies that will lead to improved margin performance. The PFA manager will be an expert in advising PPEDs and their teams which optimizes margin at a pursuit, engagement or portfolio level where there is the complexity and materiality, drawing on strong commercial, financial and consulting skills.

Your key responsibilities

Service Line level Expertise

• Provides business insight related to the Service Line’s [engagement view] margin, revenue recognition and inventory performance.
• Focuses on scenarios and portfolios that are complex, unique and material in nature.
• Works closely with the Service Line finance and Ops teams to shape solutions and/or drive adhoc projects that improve support and advice to CS.
• Stay up to date with the firm’s latest policies, processes and tools and proposes recommendations where there is a need.
• Working with client servers to develop engagement metrics for new or existing clients to ensure opportunities are priced correctly and margin is maintained.

Teaming

• Teams with the FSO CNS PBFA and MBA teams to foster positive and collaborative relationships, knowledge sharing, agree priorities and shaping of strategies that will improve margin performance.
• Works closely with the Service Line Operations team to shape training strategies to strengthen the team’s competencies to ensure exceptional client service to the business

Drives continuous improvement

• Shapes new solutions, implement best practices and processes to optimise the partner’s financial performance
• Invests in staying connected with the business to share knowledge, collaborate and drive business focus
• Develop and maintain a SL network across the global PFA community to share and develop solutions and best practices
• Develop strong understanding of business drivers by sub service and competency.

Who we are?

Skills and attributes for success

Strong financial, business and commercial acumen

• Proven financial and commercial acumen of advising on complex and/or material scenarios
• Strong knowledge of EY’s financial tools and processes
• Ability to synthesize detailed knowledge into focused insights and actionable recommendations
• Robust understanding of financial and commercial drivers and inter-dependencies

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

• Analyse and consume significant levels of data to form and communicate a crisp view of margin performance, both historic and forward looking
• Provide financial modelling and advice to support pricing decisions which optimise margin in any given circumstances.
• Ability to assess drivers of complex financial performance at either an engagement or portfolio level which help to pinpoint root causes with outcomes that derive opportunities for improvement

Client focused

• Drives interactions that quickly builds trust
• Able to tailor their knowledge to the specific needs of the situation they are required to advise on
• Ability to look at issues from a client server perspective, understanding the commercial pressures they face
• Strong awareness of leadership needs and focus to provide effective advice and recommendations to CS

Communication

• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Presents and communicates clearly, concisely and persuasively through both verbal and presentation skills
• Able to recognize and flex their personal style to influence and collaborate with stakeholders

Continuous improvement

• Developed and led the implementation of an initiative that has led to improved financial performance
• Focus on how best to enable CS and stakeholders that results in business benefits
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of the firm’s and/or SL tools, processes and policies and able to impart this knowledge in an effective manner

Leadership

• Proven leadership and coaching skills
• Flexible to meet changing needs
• Ability to maintain momentum and optimism when facing pressures and setbacks are encountered
• Desire to share knowledge and enhance the skills of less experienced team members

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum three to four years’ experience in a commercial and/or financial role
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to influence commercial drivers of business performance
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge mind sets and status quo with senior stakeholders and maintain resilience at all times

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A recognised global accounting qualification - ACA / ACCA
• Strong data analytic skills including data modelling and advanced excel.
• Track record of building relationships with senior stakeholders including partners.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands.

What we look for

You will be an experienced Trusted Business Advisor with a passion for providing exceptional client service to your stakeholders with the ability to think on your feet to make innovative and informed decisions.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. 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:

• Support, coaching and feedback 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

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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptionally experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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.

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