Manager Or Senior Manager - Finance - Tagetik [Ernst & Young]

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Recognizing the changing and fast-paced professional landscape, you will team with engagement leadership to bring our broad range of capabilities and insights to enhance the role and effectiveness of the Finance function. We are seeking Tagetik EPM Solution Architects to join our EPM practice. You will be helping clients improve their business and internal finance performance through a focus on providing business advisory services that achieve measurable benefits in operational effectiveness and strategic decision making.

The Opportunity

A career in our EPM practice within Consulting services provides opportunities to work alongside Finance leaders to optimize their finance functions.

We help organizations achieve strategic alignment of their finance organization, implement service and cost improvement initiatives, and embed a performance management process and culture that unite the business around its core objectives.

Our EPM team sits within the Finance Performance Improvement practice, which assists clients with:

• Finance & Accounting Process Improvement
• Global Business Services including Shared Service Centers, Outsourcing
• Finance Statement Close & Consolidations
• Finance Operating Model Design
• FP&A, Controlling Excellence & Management Reporting
• Finance Transformation Strategy & Roadmap

As An EPM Practitioner, You Will Either Support EPM Components Of Projects In Those Areas Or Standalone Projects Focused On Transforming And Technology Enabling

• FP&A Operating Model Design
• FP&A and Management Reporting
• Finance Consolidations
• Integrated Business Planning/Supply Chain Planning
• Automation of Reconciliations
• ESG Reporting

Your Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CCH Tagetik Systems Implementation Solution Architects to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of CCH Tagetik modules, specifically focused on financial consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, integrated business planning/supply chain planning, reporting, reconciliations, and ESG reporting. You will work closely with clients, business stakeholders, and technical teams to understand requirements, design solutions, configure systems, and deliver successful implementations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in finance, accounting, and EPM systems, along with expertise in financial consolidation, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Assisting in pre-sales activities, including solution demonstrations, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Writing efficient, maintainable, and scalable code in CCH Tagetik scripting languages, such as MDX, BPF, Calculation Manager, and VBScript.
• Collaborating with clients, business analysts, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and understand business needs.
• Providing support and troubleshooting assistance to end-users and system administrators.
• Assisting in system upgrades, patches, and performance tuning activities.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and coding standards.
• Designing and developing solutions using CCH Tagetik software that meet client's financial and performance management objectives.
• Participating in system integration activities, including data imports and exports, API integrations, and data validations.
• Designing and developing CCH Tagetik solutions, including reports, workflows, forms, data integrations, and custom functionalities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including database administrators, business intelligence specialists, and infrastructure teams, to ensure seamless system operations.
• Performing system configurations and customizations to meet specific client requirements.
• Conducting unit testing and debugging to identify and fix software defects.
• Creating technical architectural designs and documentation, including data models, process flows, integration requirements, and security considerations.
• Creating technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and user guides.
• Staying updated with the latest releases, features, and functionalities of CCH Tagetik software.

To Qualify For The Role, You Must Have

• Proficiency in CCH Tagetik configuration and administration, including metadata management, dimensionality, consolidation rules, workflow design, and security models.
• Strong understanding of CCH Tagetik architecture, modules, and functionalities (such as AIH, Financial Workspace, ETLs, Reporting, FP&A, Account Reconciliation, ESG, IBP/Supply Chain Planning, Cashflow Planning.)
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Consultant, or similar role, with a focus on CCH Tagetik software.
• Relevant certifications (such as Level 1: Novice, Level 2: Budget Expert, Consolidation Expert level 3: Budgeting and planning Pro, Consolidation Pro, Level 4: Budgeting and Planning Champion, Consolidation champion) are a plus.
• A strong academic record including a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years' experience in industry or with a recognized consulting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, along with expertise in EPM processes and methodologies.
• Deep understanding of accounting processes, including intercompany eliminations, currency translation, allocations, and top-side adjustments.
• Experience with integration between CCH Tagetik and other enterprise systems.
• Ability to translate current customer spreadsheet or other financial systems to effective and efficient CCH Tagetik solution.
• Deep understanding of planning processes, including G&A Planning, HR Planning, Capital Expense Planning, Project Planning, or ESG Planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (such as Oracle Hyperion Certified Implementation Specialist) are a plus.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What We Look For

We are looking for the next generation of outstanding leaders to continue our legacy. Our top performers in the past have demonstrated deep knowledge of the financial services marketplace, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to adapt and collaborate in changing circumstances. If you are someone who exhibits a strong commitment to lead projects to completion on time and within budget while guiding junior team members through feedback and coaching, then this role is for you.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring. Our total rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy, firm paid days, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs/benefits designed to support physical, financial and well-being. Plus, we offer:

• 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 how you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Continuous learning: you'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

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