Assistant Director Portfolio Finance Advisor

At EY were all in to shape your future with confidence. Well 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. The opportunity The Portfolio Financial Advisor (PFA) Assistant Director is a member of a high performing and mixed rank PFA team led by the Markets Finance Lead. The PFA will be part of an extended global PFA network and is at the forefront of finance and business policies tools and best practices to effectively support Client Servers (CS). Aligned to a Service Line (SL) the PFA will play a leading role teaming closely with other finance and cross‑functional teams to meet the needs of the SL. They will have a deep understanding of the SLs financial performance with a strong focus on margin leveraging their insights to shape initiatives and strategies that will lead to improved performance. The PFA is an expert in advising PPEDs and their teams on how to optimize margin at a pursuit engagement or portfolio level where there is the greatest complexity and materiality drawing on strong commercial financial and consulting skills. Your key responsibilities Takes the lead at a Service Line level Provides deep business insight related to margin revenue recognition and inventory performance Focuses on scenarios and portfolios that are most complex unique and material in nature Works closely with the Markets Finance Lead to shape solutions and / or drive ad‑hoc projects that improve support and advice to CS Shares forward‑looking insights gained from working closely with CS and other PFAs to ensure SL leadership are equipped with the knowledge to enable better business decisions Effective Teaming Teams with other PFAs and members of the finance organization as well as with cross‑functional teams to foster positive and collaborative relationships share knowledge agree priorities and shape strategies Works closely with the Markets Finance Lead and others to shape training strategies to strengthen the broader markets finance teams competencies to ensure exceptional client service Drives continuous improvement Proactively identify opportunities for improvement across portfolio developing and implementing best practices and processes to optimize financial performance Shares knowledge collaborates and drives business focus within the markets finance teams Develops and maintains a SL network across the global PFA community to share and develop solutions and best practices Stays up‑to‑date with the firms latest policies processes and tools to propose recommendations where appropriate Analytical / Decision Making Analyzes and consumes significant levels of data to form and communicate a crisp view of SL margin performance both historic and forward looking Provides financial modelling and advice to support pricing decisions which optimize margin and overall financial performance Strong ability to assess drivers of financial performance to help pinpoint root causes with outcomes that generate opportunities for improvement Skills and attributes for success Financial business and commercial acumen Proven financial and commercial acumen of advising on complex and / or material scenarios Strong knowledge of EYs financial tools and processes Ability to synthesize detailed knowledge into focused insights and actionable recommendations Robust understanding of financial and commercial drivers and interdependencies Client focused Drives interactions that quickly builds trust Ability to tailor their knowledge to the specific needs of a situation they are required to advise on Ability to look at issues from a client server perspective understanding the commercial pressures they face Strong awareness of leadership needs and focus to provide effective advice and recommendations Communication Superior stakeholder management skills Presents and communicates clearly concisely and persuasively through both verbal and presentation modes Able to recognize and flex their style or approach to influence and collaborate with stakeholders Continuous improvement Develop and lead the implementation of an initiative that has led to measurable financial improvement Focus on how best to enable CS and stakeholders that results in business benefits Demonstrates deep knowledge of the firms and / or SL tools processes and policies and able to impart this knowledge in an effective manner What we look for Completion of a four year college degree (e.g. Bachelors degree) is required to perform this position A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is preferred to perform this position The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $92300 to $153800. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city. What we offer At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming where you can shape the future with confidence for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work. We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus we offer : Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you Inclusiveness at EY Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world. 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. Key Skills Datastage,Customer Service,Apache Tomcat,Information Technology Sales,Inventory Management Employment Type: Advisor Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary : 92300 - 153800 #J-18808-Ljbffr