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We are looking for a skilled professional with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience to join our team as an EY Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on Enterprise Performance management (EPM) areas and be based in Gurugram or Bengaluru. ### Roles and Responsibility Lead engagement scoping and plan Discovery Workshops with clients to assess current state and perform comprehensive needs analysis. Identify and document current FP&A / Consolidation & Reporting processes, KPIs, risk metrics, pain points, and inefficiencies. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and objectives. Conduct gap analysis to determine improvement or automation opportunities. Lead the detailed Process Analysis stage, identifying redundant or manual steps that can be optimized or automated. Coordinate with multiple teams for detailed solutioning and delivery, including redesigning processes to eliminate inefficiencies and incorporate best practices. Evaluate appropriate FP&A / Consolidation & Reporting software and automation tools that meet project requirements based on factors such as integration capabilities, scalability, user-friendliness, and cost. Assist in designing processes on chosen FP&A / Consolidation & Reporting tools to fit the future state operating model and demonstrate expertise in EPM solution design with different applications and create business rules for consolidation, planning, and reporting. Advise clients on enhancing their Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Close, Consolidation & Reporting, and Disclosure Management processes using different EPM tools. Conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, costing assessments, and benchmarking exercises to measure the performance of EPM applications. Proficient in developing KPIs, performance value driver analysis, and implementing Driver-based planning models. Lead in responding to Requests for Quotation (RFQs), preparing proposals, and actively participating in client discussions. Develop detailed documentation and deliver training programs and workshops to enhance end-user understanding and proficiency in EPM solutions during handover. ### Job Requirements Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US), ACCA (UK) or MBA with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and/or Consolidation & Reporting processes, methodologies, and best practices. Proven experience in leading and managing transformation initiatives, including driver-based forecasting, process automation, and strategic operating model design. Expertise in or hands-on experience in tasks such as Budgeting and forecasting, Financial modelling and scenario analysis, Variance analysis, Performance management and KPIs. Proficiency in leading FP&A / Consolidation and Reporting tools (e.g., Tagetik, Lucanet, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle Hyperion, IBM Planning Analytics), including an understanding of their features, capabilities, and limitations. Familiarity with Data Management & Integration processes and tools such as Data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, Data governance and data quality management, Integration with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Familiarity with BI & Analytics processes & tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Qlik), Data visualization and dashboarding, Advanced analytics and data science concepts. Experience in current state analysis (As is), future state analysis (To be), process optimization, data optimization, data analytics, and data management. Hands-on experience preferred in compiling monthly financials (P&L, B/S, C/F), analyzing trends in P&L items to identify issues and risks or opportunities for financial plan/forecast. Project management experience, including the ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong executive presence and ability to interface with all levels of management (EY and clients).
