USA - Consulting - Finance - Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young
Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA
Job posting number: #7277055 (Ref:1527443)
Posted: September 1, 2024
Job Description
Consulting – Finance – Senior Consultant
About our business
At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.
Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our Consulting team, you\'ll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.
What you will do
Our objective is to provide clients with a unique business perspective on how to improve, evolve or transform the finance function, including reducing cost base, increasing efficiency and quality of information, and improving decision-making. As a Senior Consultant on the Finance Consulting team, you will gain cross-industry experience working with senior leadership teams in domestic and large multi-national companies. You\'ll lead critical workstreams, monitor progress, manage risk, maximize operational efficiencies, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. You\'ll navigate the nuances of each project, aligning objectives with client expectations and earning the trust of senior stakeholders through demonstrable progress and experience.
This role offers a platform to address complex problems, establish relationships with finance executives and future industry leaders, and immerse yourself in groundbreaking projects. We\'re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends for their area and specific skills and knowledge to contribute to our clients and teams. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.
Job Requirements and Preferences
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing an MBA with approximately 3+ years of relevant work experience in finance, consulting, or a related field
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrate inclusivity, and embrace diverse perspectives
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to all audiences while leveraging relevant data to generate insights and innovative solutions
Intellectual curiosity, the ability to take initiative and drive execution, and advanced analytical and problem-solving skills within a dynamic and evolving business landscape
Exhibits an agile and growth-oriented mindset
Possesses strong commercial awareness and has a desire to make a positive impact on global companies as well as domestic businesses, contributing to their long-term success
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public accounting, corporate finance, or as a business analyst
Knowledge of approaches to process improvement, financial planning and analysis, financial modeling or data analytics, cost optimization, budgeting or forecasting, or other approaches to help clients make better business decisions
Knowledge or experience in the following focus areas: finance transformation, performance management, shared service and outsourcing, financial systems optimization and/or enterprise process improvement
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.