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Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Manage

EY, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Manager - Location Open Join EY as a Manager in our Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) practice, located across the country.

Overview Whole industries are being reshaped by emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and the demand for actionable intelligence. EY helps businesses unlock measurable value from their technology investments by delivering strategic advice on how finance process optimization, enterprise performance management, and business intelligence drive performance improvement—especially during large‑scale transformations.

The opportunity Our EPM team combines deep financial planning expertise with modern technology solutions to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges. You’ll guide clients through the complexities of Enterprise Performance Management—from redesigning FP&A processes to implementing technology‑enabled planning, budgeting, and forecasting solutions.

This is a high‑growth practice area with significant opportunities for career development and skill expansion—ideal for FP&A professionals looking to expand into consulting or consultants seeking to deepen their financial planning expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage and deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects, ensuring quality and effective risk management.

Lead workstreams, manage client engagements, and develop innovative solutions.

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Lead teams and provide feedback to others at lower ranks.

Lead the effective management and delivery of financial processes, solutions, and projects.

Ensure a focus on quality and risk management while driving continuous process improvement.

Skills And Attributes for Success

Strong analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a strategic mindset.

Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering.

Demonstrated ability to deliver complex transformation projects on time and on budget.

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect finance processes to strategic outcomes.

Proven success building lasting client relationships and driving commercial outcomes.

Excellent communication skills—able to translate financial concepts for diverse business audiences.

Expertise in financial planning and analytics through analysis and knowledge of best practices.

Lead teams and provide direction across multiple activities.

Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to drive innovation.

Exhibit commercial acumen and a global mindset.

Navigate change and influence stakeholders effectively.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business).

Minimum 5 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis.

Expertise in strategic planning, long‑range planning, and annual operating planning (AOP).

Budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes.

Financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Management reporting and business performance analysis.

Capital planning and investment analysis.

Strong FP&A functional background from corporate finance roles.

Consulting or advisory experience implementing FP&A transformations or EPM solutions.

Proven track record translating business challenges into improved planning and decision‑making processes.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities—able to deconstruct complex issues and leverage financial data to drive insights.

Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus (Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud, OneStream, Tagetik, etc.).

Understanding of how these tools enable FP&A processes is valued.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive presence.

Willingness to travel to meet client needs.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Industry experience in FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies.

Consulting experience: advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions.

CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials.

Experience across multiple industries (e.g., manufacturing, retail, technology, healthcare, financial services).

Familiarity with technical concepts such as data integration, cloud computing, or system architecture.

Exceptional interpersonal skills that build trust and foster collaboration with C‑suite executives and finance teams.

Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong executive presence.

Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations in dynamic environments.

What We Look For We seek top performers passionate about financial planning and analytics, who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering exceptional results.

What We Offer You

A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

A flexible hybrid working model with an expectation of 40–60% in‑person client engagement.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need.

Next steps EY accepts applications for this position on an on‑going basis.

EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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