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Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Ernst & Young logo

at Ernst & Young

Big Four

Posted 13 days ago

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**Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation** Seniors in our Auckland-based team act as trusted advisors, guiding CFOs through major Finance function transformations. You'll handle strategic topics like data-driven decision-making, GenAI and machine learning, financial planning & analysis, and operating model development. Your experience in Finance process optimization, ERP/technology programs, and proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud are crucial. Drive change by improving people, processes, and systems using structured problem-solving and data analysis. Join us and build your career in a globally connected, inclusive culture offering flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits. We encourage diverse applicants and provide barrier-free recruitment. Apply today!

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
New Zealand

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

 

 

Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation 

 

Nu te rourou, nku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

 

Hei Oranga Iwi | The Opportunity

 

As our Senior Consultant, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

In a rapidly evolving, digital world, organizations must constantly rethink their strategies and performance. We help CFOs, primarily from multinational corporations, but also mid-sized companies and startups, reimagine the future of Finance and guide them through major transformation programs.

 

Whether its accelerating the move toward data-driven decision-making or exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies like GenAI and machine learning, we help our clients unlock the full potential of Finance and Finance Analytics. Our projects also include advising CFOs on how to optimize their management information, improve financial planning and analysis, develop new operating models and implement better processes and technologies. Sustainability and long-term value creation are becoming more central to our work as well. In short, we work on a broad range of strategic topics that are high on the CFO agenda, topics our Finance team is truly passionate about.

 

This role is based in our Tmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office. 

 

Ko T Rourou | Your key responsibilities 

 

  • Focus on finance change, helping the leadership of private and public sector organisations to assess and improve their Finance function.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams, provide insights and recommendations on people, processes, and systems, and work with clients to deliver improvements.
  • Deepen your subject matter expertise as part of a global network of Finance and Performance Management advisory professionals.

 

Ng Pkenga | Skills and attributes for success

 

To qualify for the role you must have:

 

  • A solid track record in (Digital) Finance and Finance process optimization (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, FP&A), with the ambition to deepen your expertise in Finance transformation and digital enablers
  • Finance operating model transformation including transition to outsourcing, shared services, and/or automation.
  • Finance organisation design and capability definition.
  • Improvement of Finance transactional processes and systems.
  • Design and implementation of improved reporting including KPI definition.
  • Design and implementation of improved planning, budgeting, and forecasting, with a focus on financial planning and budgeting methodologies.
  • Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (or other EPM solutions) and experience with ERP/Technology programmes.
  • Leveraging performance management and business intelligence tools including SAC, PowerBI, Anaplan.

 

Ideally, youll also have:

 

  • Project and change management.
  • Business process transformation via structured problem solving.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Generating valuable insights and delivering change for your internal/external clients.

 

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

 

At EY, well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

  • Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
  • Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
  • A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits    
  • Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

He rourou kai kei ringa hei tkoha? Tn haria mai!  

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

 

 

EY | Building a better working world 

 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

2026 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. 

Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: New Zealand

Ernst & Young logo
Big Four

13 days ago

No clicks

at Ernst & Young

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation** Seniors in our Auckland-based team act as trusted advisors, guiding CFOs through major Finance function transformations. You'll handle strategic topics like data-driven decision-making, GenAI and machine learning, financial planning & analysis, and operating model development. Your experience in Finance process optimization, ERP/technology programs, and proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud are crucial. Drive change by improving people, processes, and systems using structured problem-solving and data analysis. Join us and build your career in a globally connected, inclusive culture offering flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits. We encourage diverse applicants and provide barrier-free recruitment. Apply today!

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

 

 

Senior Consultant - Finance Functional Transformation 

 

Nu te rourou, nku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi 

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

 

Hei Oranga Iwi | The Opportunity

 

As our Senior Consultant, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

 

In a rapidly evolving, digital world, organizations must constantly rethink their strategies and performance. We help CFOs, primarily from multinational corporations, but also mid-sized companies and startups, reimagine the future of Finance and guide them through major transformation programs.

 

Whether its accelerating the move toward data-driven decision-making or exploring the possibilities of emerging technologies like GenAI and machine learning, we help our clients unlock the full potential of Finance and Finance Analytics. Our projects also include advising CFOs on how to optimize their management information, improve financial planning and analysis, develop new operating models and implement better processes and technologies. Sustainability and long-term value creation are becoming more central to our work as well. In short, we work on a broad range of strategic topics that are high on the CFO agenda, topics our Finance team is truly passionate about.

 

This role is based in our Tmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office. 

 

Ko T Rourou | Your key responsibilities 

 

  • Focus on finance change, helping the leadership of private and public sector organisations to assess and improve their Finance function.
  • Work in multidisciplinary teams, provide insights and recommendations on people, processes, and systems, and work with clients to deliver improvements.
  • Deepen your subject matter expertise as part of a global network of Finance and Performance Management advisory professionals.

 

Ng Pkenga | Skills and attributes for success

 

To qualify for the role you must have:

 

  • A solid track record in (Digital) Finance and Finance process optimization (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, FP&A), with the ambition to deepen your expertise in Finance transformation and digital enablers
  • Finance operating model transformation including transition to outsourcing, shared services, and/or automation.
  • Finance organisation design and capability definition.
  • Improvement of Finance transactional processes and systems.
  • Design and implementation of improved reporting including KPI definition.
  • Design and implementation of improved planning, budgeting, and forecasting, with a focus on financial planning and budgeting methodologies.
  • Proficiency in SAP Analytics Cloud (or other EPM solutions) and experience with ERP/Technology programmes.
  • Leveraging performance management and business intelligence tools including SAC, PowerBI, Anaplan.

 

Ideally, youll also have:

 

  • Project and change management.
  • Business process transformation via structured problem solving.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Generating valuable insights and delivering change for your internal/external clients.

 

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

 

At EY, well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

  • Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
  • Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
  • A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits    
  • Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

He rourou kai kei ringa hei tkoha? Tn haria mai!  

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

 

 

EY | Building a better working world 

 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

2026 Ernst & Young New Zealand. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved.