Senior Consultant / Manager - (SAP) Enterprise Performance Management & Business Data Cloud

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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll 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. Shape the future of Finance, Tax and Performance Management At EY, we help organizations transform the way they plan, measure and manage performance. As organizations face increasing pressure to make faster decisions, leverage AI, harmonize data and navigate growing regulatory complexity, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) is becoming a strategic capability rather than a finance function. We are looking for experienced professionals to join our SAP Finance and Enterprise Performance Management team. In this role, you will help global organizations design and implement end-to-end EPM operating models and technology platforms powered by SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP’s next-generation planning, consolidation and performance management solutions. You will work with CFOs, Finance leaders, Tax leaders and business stakeholders to create integrated performance management capabilities that connect strategy, planning, financial consolidation, tax, sustainability and management reporting through a single source of truth. The Opportunity: your next adventure awaits As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you will support clients in rethinking traditional EPM landscapes and designing future-ready, AI-enabled performance management platforms. You will be part of multidisciplinary teams combining Finance, Controlling, Tax, Data & Analytics and SAP expertise to help organizations: Connect strategy, planning and execution Harmonize planning and actuals across the enterprise Improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making Accelerate financial close and reporting processes Enable AI-driven performance management Establish trusted and scalable data foundations Integrate Finance, Tax and Sustainability reporting Leverage SAP Business Data Cloud and SAP Cloud ERP capabilities Your Key Responsibilities Enterprise Performance Management Transformation Support the design and implementation of end-to-end EPM strategies and target operating models Assess current-state planning, consolidation, management reporting and performance management processes Define future-state architectures and transformation roadmaps Lead client workshops with Finance, Controlling, Tax and IT stakeholders Design integrated planning and performance management processes across business functions SAP EPM Solution Delivery Support or lead SAP EPM implementation projects, including: SAP Analytics Cloud (Planning) SAP Business Data Cloud SAP Group Reporting SAP S/4HANA Finance SAP Datasphere SAP AI and Agentic Planning capabilities Translate business requirements into functional designs and solution architectures Drive fit-to-standard and fit-gap workshops Define reporting, planning and analytics requirements Collaborate with technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery Data & AI-Enabled Performance Management Design harmonized data models connecting planning, actuals, tax and compliance data Support clients in establishing enterprise-wide data products Enable advanced analytics, predictive forecasting and scenario planning capabilities Assess opportunities for AI-enabled planning and performance steering Contribute to governance, data quality and master data initiatives Finance & Performance Management Advisory Advise CFO organizations on: Integrated planning Financial consolidation Management reporting KPI frameworks Driver-based planning Performance steering Transfer pricing integration Tax performance management Sustainability performance management Support business case development and value realization initiatives Project Leadership (Manager) Manage workstreams and client relationships Lead project teams and offshore delivery resources Manage project risks, scope and stakeholder expectations Coach and develop junior team members Contribute to account development and proposal activities What we look for We are looking for professionals who combine business transformation expertise with technology-enabled performance management capabilities. Successful candidates typically demonstrate: Strong understanding of Finance transformation and CFO agendas Ability to connect business strategy with financial performance management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities Consulting mindset with client-facing experience Ability to work across Finance, Tax, IT and Operations functions Passion for emerging technologies, AI and data-driven decision-making Leadership and team development capabilities To Qualify for the Role Senior Consultant 3–6 years of experience in Finance Transformation, EPM or SAP Consulting Experience in three or more of: SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Group Reporting SAP S/4HANA Finance SAP BPC SAP Datasphere Tagetik OneStream Anaplan Board Understanding of planning, forecasting or consolidation processes Experience participating in transformation or ERP programs Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field Manager 6–10+ years of consulting or industry experience Proven track record leading Finance Transformation and EPM initiatives Experience managing client stakeholders at Director, Head of Finance or CFO levels Functional leadership in large SAP transformation programs Ability to manage project teams and business development activities Experience building proposals and supporting sales pursuits Preferred Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued: Enterprise Performance Management strategy SAP Business Data Cloud SAP Analytics Cloud Planning SAP Group Reporting Financial Consolidation Management Reporting Driver-Based Planning Integrated Business Planning FP&A Transformation Tax Technology and Tax Performance Management ESG and Sustainability Reporting Data & Analytics Transformation AI-enabled Finance processes SAP S/4HANA Transformation programs What’s in it for you Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodation you may need. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.