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Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by changing technologies, advanced analytics and the need for better insight. EY is helping businesses realize the value they can gain from their IT investments. We deliver exceptional client service — providing advice on how technology, finance process efficiency and enterprise intelligence contribute to performance improvement, as well as how IT can act as a multiplying effect during major program transformations.

The opportunity

The Al Finance Senior is a crucial role responsible for supporting the Finance Applications Data Lead in executing the overall data management strategy for finance applications. The successful candidate will leverage their deep expertise finance applications (planning, reporting, close/consolidation) coupled with deep skills in enterprise data management, data governance, data quality, master data management, Machine Learning, and Generative Al (Gen Al) to support key finance personas. One of the key responsibilities will focus on developing and implementing our EY Al Finance service offering, with the goal of creating an industry agnostic data model which can be utilized as a starting point and be extended ensure data consistency and interoperability across finance applications. The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Lead and the Product Owner for the EY Al Finance solution to ensure that the EY Al Finance Blueprint is designed on a foundation of accurate, consistent, and reliable finance application data architecture, enabling informed decision-making.

In this role, you will interact with business stakeholders to evaluate business models, processes, and operations.

You will gather, understand, and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications. Your expertise in specific technology platforms will be crucial in providing in-depth analysis related to implementation, customization, and optimization.

Your key responsibilities

The Al Finance Senior will work closely with finance, IT, and data science teams to support the effective management and utilization of finance application data, harnessing the power of Machine Learning, Gen Al, and Azure data technologies to drive innovation and business value through the development and implementation of the EY Al Finance solution offering.

As a Senior Platform Business Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions. You will spend your time engaging with clients, analyzing their requirements, and collaborating with technical teams to design and deliver effective system architecture solutions. This role presents exciting challenges and opportunities for growth, as you will help clients maximize their investment in technology platforms through effective use and continuous improvement. Regular travel may be required to meet with clients and participate in project activities.

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design and deliver system architecture solutions.
• Tailor technology platforms to align with business processes and objectives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Fostering relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently running and delivering quality client services. Driving high-quality work products within expected time frames and on budget.
• Monitoring progress, managing risk and confirming that key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.
• Managing expectations of client service delivery.
• Effectively managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Providing constructive on- the- job feedback/coaching to team members.
• Fostering an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Playing an active role in the counselling and mentoring of junior consultants within the organization.
• Supporting Data Management Strategy Execution, including helping execute the overall data management strategy for finance applications
• Collaborating with cross-service line teams, including Finance, Managed Services, and Tech Consulting to ensure alignment and integration of finance application data with related data initiatives
• Defining data requirements, data architecture, and data models for finance applications, considering the potential of Machine Learning and Gen Al technologies
• Leading the design and implementation of an extensible common information model for the FDL Blueprint Developing and maintaining documentation, including data dictionaries, entity-relationship diagrams, and data lineage maps
• Leading the development and implementation of our FDL Blueprint solution offering, ensuring scalability, performance, and security
• Collaborating with data scientists and finance SMR's across service lines to identify opportunities for applying Machine Learning and Gen Al techniques to finance applications/personas and extend the FDL Supporting the establishment and maintenance of a robust data governance framework for the FDL
• Staying current with the latest advancements in Machine Learning, Gen Al, Data Management and Azure technologies and identifying and implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and insights for finance applications

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor's degree and approximately three years of related work experience; or a graduate degree in the same and approximately two years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data management, with at least 1 year focused on finance application data, data modeling, financial modeling
• Strong understanding of data management principles, including data governance, data quality, and master data management
• Experience with Machine Learning techniques, Gen Al technologies, and Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, MS SQL, Python)
• Knowledge of finance applications including financial modeling (PnL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Proficiency in data integration, data transformation, and data modeling tools and techniques
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting the adoption and implementation of emerging technologies

Ideally, you'll also have

• Degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field with relevant experience in the finance data management including data modeling and ML.

What we look for

We're interested in passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the analytics industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.