Manager in Finance Transformation - Financial Industry
About the job
- A university education in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience leading projects related to accounting, financial operations, financial transformation, process optimization, or management consulting is required.
- Strong experience with end-to-end accounting processes is required, including complex accounting closes, high-volume reconciliations, account and variance analysis, internal controls, and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience improving efficiency, standardizing, and automating Finance processes, with the ability to design and implement Finance Transformation initiatives, is required.
- Experience leading and developing teams is required; managing large structures in Manager, Team Lead, or equivalent roles is valued.
- Knowledge and experience with accounting systems, ERPs, financial platforms, and technology or automation tools applied to the Finance function are required.
- Experience in the financial services industry, especially Banking, FinTech, or Payments, is required.
- Knowledge of acquiring and issuing payment methods, chargebacks, bank settlements, fee and interchange schemes, withholdings and transactional taxes, and reconciliation between operational and accounting systems is required.
- Advanced spoken and written English is required.
- The candidate must combine technical depth in Accounting and financial operations with a consultative approach, client orientation, and a transformation-focused perspective.
- Lead the management and execution of strategic planning, transformation, and Finance model redesign projects, integrating strategy, processes, people, and technology.
- Develop and drive Finance Transformation services based on deep knowledge of industries and Finance processes, integrating existing EY team capabilities.
- Design and transform Finance, Accounting, and operations operating models, promoting process automation, standardization, efficiency, scalability, and quality.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and automate financial and accounting processes, including closes, reconciliations, settlements, controls, and back-office operations.
- Design and improve processes, define KPIs and SLAs, manage operational risks, and document processes and controls.
- Lead large and complex transformation programs, ensuring disciplined execution and an integrated view of people, technology, and business.
- Manage, coordinate, and develop medium- and large-scale teams, promoting autonomy, collaboration, and results orientation.
- Develop client value propositions and turn them into concrete projects, contributing to the development and consolidation of the Finance Transformation practice.
- Serve as a key stakeholder and multidisciplinary-team point of reference, aligning business needs, accounting requirements, and technology solutions.
- A master's degree or postgraduate qualification is a plus.
About the company
EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
1991
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- EY.ai Agentic for Sales launched March 2, 2026 with Snowflake and Canva.
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- EY Canvas processes 1.4 trillion journal-entry lines across 160,000 global audits.
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- EY launched agentic audit AI on April 7, 2026, spanning Assurance and AI assurance.
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EY added nearly 10,000 staff globally in its 2026 financial year as AI-related revenue surged almost 50%. The Big Four firm's workforce reached 415,000, with most growth concentrated in global delivery services and offshoring centres. The Americas division saw headcount decrease by roughly 4,500, or 5%. Overall global revenue rose 4.7% to $57 billion. EY-Parthenon was the fastest-growing service line, with revenue increasing 7.4% to $6.8 billion, marking a turnaround after two years of minimal growth. Tax revenue rose 6% to $13.8 billion, whilst consulting grew 4.4% to $17.4 billion. The results reflect EY's "All-In" strategy under global chair Janet Truncale, with billions invested in transforming operations and AI services.
An Ernst & Young study found US oil and gas producers reached record production in 2025 while becoming more selective with investments. The analysis of 30 major exploration and production companies, representing 43% of US oil and gas output, showed oil production hit a study-period high, yet reserve additions from extensions and discoveries declined 11% year over year and failed to fully replace production volumes for the first time since 2021. Total capital expenditures fell 49% year over year, whilst M&A spending declined 70%. Exploration spending dropped 11% to $4.8 billion, representing only 3% of total capital expenditures. Natural gas showed stronger fundamentals, with production rising 18%, reserves increasing 14%, and discoveries up 21%.
Ernst & Young's US division is allocating $100 million this fiscal year to bonus payments rewarding employees who demonstrate adaptability, innovation, and judgement. Individual spot awards reach $500, whilst employees or teams making significant contributions can receive between $10,000 and $25,000, five times the previous programme's ceiling. The initiative also covers AI experimentation. "What we recognise signals what we value," said Ginnie Carlier, chief talent and culture officer for EY Americas. The bonuses form part of a broader strategy to reshape employee development across all career levels. Other professional services firms are pursuing similar approaches. KPMG restructured its audit internship this summer to emphasise critical thinking, whilst PwC US introduced training combining AI proficiency with human qualities like empathy. EY reported AI-related revenue grew 30% year-over-year in 2025.
EY-Parthenon has acquired SparkOptimus, a Dutch digital strategy consultancy founded in 2010. The Amsterdam-based firm employs around 50 consultants and specialises in AI transformation, digital business model redesign and technology-driven transformation. SparkOptimus founders Alexandra Jankovich and Tom Voskes, both former McKinsey consultants, said joining EY-Parthenon will create significant value for clients and staff whilst providing access to broader capabilities. The acquisition marks EY-Parthenon's first European deal since 2021. EY-Parthenon, established in 2014, is EY's strategy consulting and transactions advisory business with around 25,000 professionals globally. Mark Reich, Partner at EY-Parthenon Netherlands, said SparkOptimus' expertise will complement existing capabilities in the Dutch market. The deal closes on 1 September 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The UK Government has awarded a contract worth up to £456 million to KPMG and EY to train civil servants, the Financial Times reported, citing government procurement tracker Tussell. Under the arrangement, the firms will train officials across various skills areas, including AI, between 2026 and 2028. KPMG's share is capped at £319 million, representing almost a quarter of its total UK advisory net sales from last year. EY's portion is worth £137 million, equivalent to around 13% of its UK consulting revenue. The deal is the largest single contract awarded to Big Four companies since Tussell started tracking records in 2012. The previous record was a £322 million deal between the Foreign Office and PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2012.