GDS Alliances Investments Senior Analyst - Senior Associate - India

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At EY, 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 we’re 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. Job Title : GDS Alliances Investments Senior Analyst Job Span : All Alliances Investments Programs Function : GDS ES G&I - Alliances Skill Level: High Sub Function : Alliances Partner Ops CoE Job Summary: The GDS Alliance Market Development Funds Supervisor will function out of the RA CoE function within the GDS Alliances Delivery Center and will be responsible for providing ongoing Market Development Funds support for one or more alliances as part of the broader global Ecosystem Relationship Enablement function. The incumbent will provide INVESTMENTS support delivery model for a single Alliance or a combination of Alliances, ensuring seamless service delivery for ongoing initiatives and will also be responsible for executing special projects that are assigned from time to time. On successful deployment of the INVESTMENTS support model, the incumbent will administer the INVESTMENTSs for each designated Alliances in compliance with organizational mandates and policies. Essential Functions of the Job: Track alliance investment activities and ensure the timely, accurate submission and reporting of claims for reimbursement through designated partner platforms, including e342Claims where applicable. Apply defined internal controls and maintain supporting documentation to ensure a robust, audit-ready process that meets internal and external audit requirements. Liaise with onshore Alliance BMC teams, Alliance Operations, Finance and alliance leaders to provide investment data, analysis and status updates. Review and refresh alliance investment reference materials, standard operating procedures and process documentation, and facilitate access through SharePoint and other approved tools. Support initiatives involving processes and tools provided by alliance partners, including access-request tracking, access-issue resolution and administration of alliance investment platforms. Reconcile alliance investment codes, claims and expense bookings to confirm completeness, accuracy and appropriate allocation. Maintain reports and dashboards for alliance leadership, including budget-versus-utilization analysis, forecasts, claim status and other key investment metrics. Work with the GDS Alliances Investments Ops Lead and relevant stakeholders to ensure reporting is accurate, timely and appropriately cascaded. Ensure compliance with established tracking tools, workflows and approval mechanisms for alliance investments. Partner with onshore Alliance Operations contacts on strategic projects, process enhancements and ad hoc initiatives. Manage stakeholder expectations through clear plans, regular communication, timely escalation of risks and effective follow-through. Support internal EY Alliances leadership meetings by preparing investment-related content, insights and meeting materials and coordinating associated logistics when required. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles, including experience working with high-value general ledger accounts, reconciliations and related reporting. Experience using finance systems, preferably in an SAP or Oracle environment; familiarity with Tally is an added advantage. The candidate should be comfortable interpreting and presenting financial data. Advanced proficiency in working with large, complex spreadsheets and datasets, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Practical experience in planning, budgeting and investment administration, including budget preparation, utilization tracking, controls, forecasting and management reporting. Strong technology aptitude; experience supporting finance or investment operations within a technology, professional services or alliance ecosystem environment is preferred. Exposure to continuous process improvement, simplification, automation and emerging technologies, with experience in process mapping, process documentation, control design and audit preparation. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI skills are an added advantage. Ability to work effectively with senior onshore stakeholders and build trusted business-advisor relationships through strong stakeholder and relationship management skills. Experience working virtually across multiple geographies, with cultural sensitivity and a global mindset. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including evaluation, root-cause analysis, risk identification and mitigation; ability to collaborate across teams to reach appropriate solutions. Good project-management and organizational skills, including budget tracking, execution monitoring, reviews, prioritization and delivery across multiple assignments with demanding deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to independently develop clear business content with limited initial guidance. Experience supporting alliance or partner investment programs in a professional services or technology company is preferred. Knowledge of EY and GDS operations, including organizational structure, operating model, management information systems and independence concepts, is preferred for internal candidates; Big Four consulting exposure in a leadership-support or strategic environment is preferred for external candidates. Job Requirements: Academics: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Business Administration. Master’s degree in Commerce, MBA in Finance, or a postgraduate qualification in Accounting or Finance is preferred. Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience in finance operations, investment or budget administration, reporting, controls, alliance operations or a related field. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. 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