Senior Manager in Decision Modeling & Analysis – Financial Modeling

Services that drive competitive advantage and increase shareholder returns are in high demand. Clients frequently seek external support to help them structure, quantify and implement complex financial decisions including acquisitions, strategic options, and investment appraisal.

The opportunity

The Decision Modeling & Analysis Team (DMA) sits within EY's Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice and is a provider of rigorous modeling and analytics solutions to help support the full spectrum of Strategy and Transactions offerings. We work across sectors and our solutions focus on supporting strategic, operational, and financial decision-making using various financial modeling tools, technologies and analytics. Our team consists of financial modeling, corporate finance analytics, data and technology professionals, all of whom have a strong interest in business. Our work is often innovative and rapid (delivering solutions in weeks to a few months).

Your key responsibilities

We are seeking financial and data modeling professionals with experience of designing or implementing various modeling and technology solutions to solve business problems.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and review of financial models for purposes including strategic planning; mergers and acquisitions; investment appraisal; financial accounting and tax planning
• Identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business
• Managing and motivating teams of professionals with diverse skills and backgrounds and fostering a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrating in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Maintaining long-term client relationships and networks and cultivating business development opportunities
• Use current technology and tools to innovate and enhance the effectiveness of services provided and act as a leader in adopting new tools and techniques

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; Masters preferred
• 8+ years of related work experience
• Experience with a venture capital, investment banking, commercial banking, or national accounting firm; experience in a financial modeling practice is preferred
• Demonstrated aptitude in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Strong financial modeling and analysis ­skills
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage engagements including the work of team members, client interaction, quality of service and expenditures against budget and revenue
• Ability to provide best practice financial modeling guidance to team members to ensure the completion of work deliverables at the highest level of quality
• Superior skills in MS Excel with additional experience in one or more of the following preferred: MS Access; SQL Server; Data Visualization applications (e.g. Tableau, PowerPivot, Power BI); Statistical packages and coding languages including Python, R, VBA, C# and/or C++
• General PC proficiency including Word, and PowerPoint

This position also requires up to 50 travel.

Ideally you'll also have

• CFA/CPA/CGMA preferred
• Ability to create innovative, robust and flexible financial model solutions based on client's financial and operational information to provide insight into client decisions

What we look for
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for business modeling and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• 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.

• 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.