FP&A Senior Consultant

<p><span><span><strong>FP&amp;A Senior Consultant in Katowice</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Location: Katowice [once EY GDS office will be confirmed, you will be expected to come to the office in a hybrid model]</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>As part of our EY - Finance Consulting Team, you will help clients develop their Performance Improvement initiatives and identify potential opportunities for performance improvements drive them. This includes techno-functional role conducting finance processes assessments, deep diving and analysing pain areas and coming up with solutions. The client base spans across industries and countries.</span></span></p> <p><br/><span><span><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>We’re looking for Consultant / Sr. Consultant with expertise in BPRA (Business Planning Reporting &amp; Analytics), and BPRA Process Assessment assignments. Also, experience in, Financial Accounting and Reporting domain is an added advantage to join the global EY - Finance Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Your key responsibilities</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Financial Planning and Analysis<br/>•    Knowledge of Financial Planning, Budgeting Processes, Financial Consolidation, Cost Allocation, and Controllership.<br/>•    Perform cost accounting and cost categorization (People &amp; Non-people costs).<br/>•    Identify improvement opportunities in the BPRA domain.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Process Design and Optimization<br/>•    Focus on the design and implementation of operating models in BPRA.<br/>•    Process redesign and optimization (AS-IS &amp; TO-BE) leveraging BPM tools.<br/>•    Standardize and streamline close processes using leading practices and technology.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Reporting and Analysis<br/>•    Identify KPIs for CXO reporting and dashboarding.<br/>•    Build management reporting using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense, OneStream, Jedox, Anaplan, Hyperion, and Board EPM.<br/>•    Perform vendor analysis and prepare relevant analysis reports for clients.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Collaboration and Support<br/>•    Partner directly with onshore finance teams/clients to collaborate on metrics, goals, and business reviews.<br/>•    Manage and supervise project teams.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Technical Knowledge and Skills<br/>•    Design, configure, and implement BPRA processes in EPM tools.<br/>•    Configuration and knowledge of activity-based costing models.<br/>•    Good knowledge of ledger and sub-ledger systems; technical know-how of SAP ERP/HANA, Oracle GL is a plus.<br/>•    Familiarity with finance functions such as Record to Report, account reconciliations, and fixed assets management.<br/>•    Understanding of financial close activities for month, quarter, and annual periods.<br/>•    Working knowledge of GBS/SSC setup engagements.<br/>•    Knowledge of the BPRA service delivery model.<br/>•    Translate business requirements into technical specifications (good to have).</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Additional Requirements<br/>•    Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.<br/>•    Open to travel domestically and internationally.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>Skills and Attributes for Success</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Communication and Collaboration<br/>•    Confident and professional communication style, with proficiency in English (oral and written).<br/>•    Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.<br/>•    Must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Adaptability and Problem-Solving<br/>•    Agile mindset with a strong problem-solving approach.<br/>•    Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Analytical Skills<br/>•    Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities for interpreting IFRS standards.<br/>•    Consulting experience is a plus.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><strong>To qualify for the role, you must have</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>•    CA, CFA, CPA, OR Master’s in business administration in Finance<br/>•    3-5 years (for Staff level) and 7-10 years (for Senior level) of work experience in BPRA projects <br/>•    Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills<br/>•    Anaplan/Tagetik/Oracle PBCS and EPBCS/Power BI/Tableau/OneStream/Board and relevant EPM tools</span></span></p>