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As market and technology rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a finance consultant, you’ll use your experience and knowledge in Finance, industry and technology to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients’ businesses. You’ll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.And as you deliver exceptional client service, you’ll have the opportunity to address some of the biggest issues facing client organizations today – supported by structured learning and development. With a network stretching across the world, the projects you work on will cross borders and sectors, providing unrivaled experience. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.The opportunity We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our team at the start of an exciting growth curve in the MENA region. We’re looking for people with enthusiasm to truly add value to clients, as well as ambition and potential to grow with us.Your key responsibilities As a member of the Business Consulting team, you’ll help the world’s leading organizations improve their performance in a rapidly changing environment with adequate enablement of finance transformation and technologies. You’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams, bringing diverse perspectives to every challenge. You will also take the lead in developing and growing our business and client network, building relationships with our clients’ key stakeholders and contributing to the overall revenue generation efforts of the consulting wide organization.Skills and Attributes for success You should have Consulting experience in Finance Transformation, within the Financial Services domain/industry:- Increase how finance works cross functionally as part of an extended ecosystem to enable new business models and value creation – Improve data and analytics capabilities to transform forecasting, risk management, and understanding of value drivers – Take strategic decisions on what will be sourced, recruited, retained, and/or developed/upskilled to transform finance talent into a sustainable workforce – Make significant changes to the finance function operating model and skill set utilizing a best in class model of internal and partner resources/ assets – Reduce finance function costs through new technologies, and automation – Optimize usage of Global Business Services (GBS) infrastructure, outsourcing, and SSC’s – Process optimization across Procure-To-Pay (PTP), Order-To-Cash (OTC), and Record-To-Report (RTR) – Leverage Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) to budget for and plan using appropriate technology – Digital Finance – Support the development of the Finance function within the Banking industry

To qualify for the role, you must have – 8-12 years of relevant working experience – Financial Services/Banking industry experience as a Consultant – MENA based experience (preferred) – Strong People Management and Leadership Skills – Effective communication and presentation skills – Ability to generate business deals and make business proposals – Develop and maintain relationship at C-suite level Ideally, you’ll also have – A Master’s Degree and/or CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA professional qualifications – Willingness to travel extensively across the region What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.What we offer We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. – Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. – 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 who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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Line of ServiceAdvisorySpecialismDNU_Finance StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Finance Consulting services, will provide the opportunity to work alongside CEOs, CFOs, controllers and treasurers to optimise the structure of their finance functions and improve their contribution to the business. We support our clients by addressing the challenges of achieving appropriate standards of control, efficient back office opportunities and support to the business through insight and challenge.Job SummaryProvide finance transformation and advisory services enabled by Oracle Financials including: – Finance Consultant with experience of full life cycle enablement using Oracle Fusion and On-Premise E-Business Suite solutions – Good understanding of accounting standards (e.g. IFRS and/ or IPSAS) and its adoption / conversion using Oracle technologies  – Ability to provide an integrated business solution and drive C-suite presentations, with go-to-market skills  – Ability to drive Oracle Fusion adoption, both green-field and brown-field programs  – Enable and lead complex finance transformation programs  – Proven track record of US1.5 million – US2.0 managed revenue, as well as sales – Good Middle East client connection, as well as partnering discussions with Oracle Sales and Solutions team  – Ability to lead teams – Experience in Public Sector, Utilities, Transportation / Logistics sector – Knowledge of end-to-end finance process integration in Oracle EBS with EAM, Property Management, HRMS, Manufacturing, Sales and Sourcing / Procurement – Bilingual mandatory, with Arabic speaking and writing skills  

Required Knowledge/ Skills Demonstrates proven expertise and experience of Oracle EBS Financials based solutions, including the following: – Experience in leading Finance transformations and finance operating model enablement – Solid understanding of Oracle project management methodologies, both from an implementation lens and PM / QA lens – Ability to drive Oracle Fusion adoption, both greenfield and brownfield programs – Solid understanding of process integration of financials with EAM, Property Management, HRMS, Manufacturing, Sales and Sourcing / Procurement – Experience in providing process expertise for implementation in end-to-end processes (Order to Cash, Record to Report, Procure to Pay) covering design and implementation – Solid understanding of change management and coaching needs to adopt in client environments – A proven record of successfully completing at least 2-3 full life-cycle implementations, assisting clients in the functional design of Oracle packaged solutions, having led significant tracks on larger projects, leading medium sized consulting engagements, and/or leading production support efforts; – Good functional knowledge and understanding of the Oracle EBS Financials, including but not limited to Ledgers, Operating Units, Budget Organizations, and Chart of Accounts and other critical design decisions – Good knowledge of business process with the different Oracle EBS Financials modules e.g., payment process, month-end close, etc.  – Previous experience in the design of Oracle EBS Financials product, especially with the following.- Designing and implementing complex business processes in an Oracle EBS environment; – Solid understanding the importance of a structured, controlled production systems environment; – Developing strategy; as well as writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting cogently; to all senior audiences, both clients and internal teams; – Demonstrates the ability and/or a proven record of success leading large size teams: creating a positive environment by monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations and respecting the work-life quality of team members; providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner; and keeping leadership informed of progress and issues. Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Finance, Accounting and a professional certification like ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or CMA; OR MBA or Masters in Finance, with or without professional certification – 9 – 12 years of relevant experience, out of which a minimum of 5+ years’ experience working in an Oracle EBS environment with previous experience with one or more of the following in Oracle EBS: AP, AR, GL, Cash Management or Purchasing Language- Bilingual is mandatory

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