Manager, Finance & Risk

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Performance Management (F&R) Manager to help grow our business and be a key part of the team that will be driving the growth of our US Finance & Risk Advisory practice.

This is a hybrid role (three days in office, two days remote) or full-time in the office, and is open to candidates who live within reasonable commuting distance of New York City or Chicago.

Minimum Requirements:

• 6 – 10 years + of Finance Advisory experience, preferably with a Big Four firm (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (MBA preferred)

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  Proven, referenceable experience in managing projects covering at least two of the following areas:

• Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting process improvement
• Enterprise/Business Unit Performance Management and Measurement
• Financial Statement Close Process Improvement
• Working Capital Optimization
• Finance technology business advisory and implementation experience, including leading Enterprise Performance Management applications (Anaplan, SAP Analytics Cloud), Finance and Accounting applications (Alteryx, Blackline, OneStream) and/or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday). Enterprise Performance Management is a must.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, and financial planning & analysis (budget, forecast) in at least two of our key industry sectors, which include the Automotive, Banking & Capital Markets, Chemicals, Consumer Goods & Retail, Health & Social Care, Industrial Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Resources, Transportation & Logistics, and Utilities sectors
• Track record of successfully managing projects from conceptual design through implementation within scope, on budget, and on time while exceeding clients’ expectations
• Exemplary business acumen supplemented with excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly with executive and senior level client decision makers
• Experience with supporting business development and sales activities, including creating presentations, whitepapers and assisting with RFP responses
• Forward thinking, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial, thriving on new challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and play an active role in mentoring and developing Consultants and Analysts
• Ability to travel up to 80% (Monday through Thursday) as required
• Eligibility to work in the United States without limitation
• Professional accreditation in any of the following areas would also be desirable:
• CPA or CMA Certification
• PMI Project Management Professional Certification
• Anaplan Modeler or Solution Architect Certification