Consulting - Tech Consulting - FinTech - Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) - Senior

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by changing technologies, advanced analytics and the need for better insight. EY is helping businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments. We deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology, finance process efficiency and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

 

The opportunity

Our EPM team helps apply cutting-edge technology and techniques to bring solutions to our clients. You will help our clients navigate the complex world of Enterprise Performance Management through detailed process design and implementation support. Our Advisory Seniors specialize in serving EY clients by guiding them through complex systems of forecasting, planning, budgeting and the integration with analytical and reporting solutions.

We’ll look to you to provide our clients with a unique business perspective on how these processes can transform and improve their entire organization – starting with key business issues they face.  This is an expanding area of our practice with high growth and plenty of opportunities to enhance the skillsets of individuals looking to build a career.

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be the linchpin in translating business requirements into technical realities. Your expertise will shape the architecture of solutions to align with business goals, making a significant impact on our project delivery. You'll find yourself evaluating solution architectures, coordinating junior colleagues, and interacting with clients daily, possibly leading client workstreams.

Your key responsibilities In this role, you will be at the forefront of bridging business and technology, with responsibilities including:

• Translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Assessing the impact of technical decisions on business outcomes
• Contributing to project delivery and tracking status
• Engaging with clients and leading workstreams as needed
• Supporting sales activities and maintaining engagement economics

 

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen, including:

• User feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Cultivating and managing business development opportunities. Developing and maintaining long- term client relationships and networks.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Review your deliverables and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• See and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments, and perspectives.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Application and Tool Analysis
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Data Architecture Design and Modeling
• Solution Architecture Design
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Emotional Agility
• Hybrid Collaboration

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of three years’ experience in providing consulting experience
• Working knowledge of a component of the modern EPM solutions landscape (e.g. Anaplan, Oracle EPM, FCCS, PBCS, EPBCS, ARCS, OneStream, Tagetik)
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and translating them into value-add solutions - strong analytical and problem- solving skills - actively participate in brainstorming, identifying core issues and effectively finding and using data to manage complex analysis
• Our candidates have a variety of backgrounds including:
  • Management reporting
  • Long Range planner
  • Strategic planner
  • Capital planner
  • Implementation consultant
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
• A willingness to travel to meet client needs; travel is estimated at 80%.

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Degree emphasis in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, MIS, or IT preferred
• Strong ability to build and manage relationships
• Effective communication skills
• Trust-building capabilities with clients

 

What we look for

We are looking for top performers who excel in a dynamic environment, have a passion for technology and architecture, and are eager to drive innovation. Your ability to solve complex problems, think critically, and collaborate effectively will set you apart as a candidate.