EY-Consulting Support Service-Reporting-Manager

EY – CSS – Manager - Reporting

The Manager of Reporting is responsible for overseeing the preparation and distribution of various financial and performance reports within the organization. This role involves managing a team of analysts and ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of reports with internal policies and external regulations. This role involves working closely with senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of transformation initiatives.The role requires a strong work ethic and attention to detail for a highly regarded team that focuses on accuracy and timeliness. The role should have excellent knowledge of MS Excel, MS Power BI & Power Automate and good knowledge of Power Point. The role aims to support the business and its leaders, especially Partners and Senior Management, through reporting and value- added analysis, data analysis and insight for strategy and futuristic business model implementation.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the reporting team to produce regular financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems, databases, and procedures to ensure accurate and streamlined reporting processes.
• Coordinate with different departments to gather data and insights for performance reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas of improvement.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal financial reporting guidelines.
• Collaborate with IT and systems teams to enhance reporting tools and platforms.
• Provide support to senior management in decision-making by presenting reports and analysis.
• Manage ad-hoc reporting requests and special projects as needed.
• Mentor and develop the reporting team, setting objectives and conducting performance evaluations.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of current business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Manage the change process, including stakeholder communication, training, and support to ensure smooth transition and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, including performance metrics and ROI.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.
• Manage risks and issues that may arise during the transformation process, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Promotes & sustains quality and effective risk management through consistent review of work products along with suggestions for improvement
• Demonstrate effective decision making, displaying maturity that enhances interactions and relationships
• Involve in ad-hoc projects

Skills and attributes for success

• Strategic thinker with a focus on outcomes and results.
• Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges and change.
• Collaborative team player with strong leadership skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to lead difficult conversations under complex business situations
• Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills, Power Point
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or CMA is a plus.
• Significant experience in financial reporting, accounting, or a related field, with a track record of managing a team.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with financial reporting software, databases, and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information in an understandable way.
• Strong project management skills and experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is an advantage.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• MBA in Finance
• Experience in Project management

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. 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