Financial Management Associate I (12-month contract)

at  EY

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.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to influence and persuade others
• Strong balance of interpersonal and analytical skills
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for candidates who are analytical, strategic thinkers and have a strong attention to detail. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, results-driven, and communicates effectively with all ranks. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Management Associate (FMA) is an expert in the firm’s engagement management systems. Our FMAs support the Client Serving Executive (CSE) with administrative tasks related to engagement oversight and provide a ready resource for financial data and analysis, with overall responsibility for engagement management and economics resting with the CSE.

• Works closely with the CSE to provide pricing support and develop planned metrics
• Works with CSEs and cross-functional teams throughout the pursuit, client acceptance and engagement processes to ensure records contain accurate and up to date information
• Develops client and engagement economic measures
• Develops and monitors possible economic scenarios to be used in monitoring specific engagements
• Performs analysis of inventory balances. Monitors overall inventory levels and aging, and reports findings to the CSE and management teams
• Process adjustments to revenue based on regular discussions with the CSEs on budget updates and strong understanding of our internal systems
• Monitors client invoicing and collections, structures best practices around the same, and proactively encourages billing for “out-of-scope” work
• Works closely with the collection specialist and CSEs to ensure proper collection activities occur
• Performs special projects and ad hoc requests

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• Business oriented B.A. (or equivalent) with 3-4 years (or more) of work experience OR a graduate business degree with a minimum of 2 years of work experience
• Proficiency with the MS Office Applications, in particular MS Excel