Mercury Business Advisor Senior Associate

EY • Atlanta, GA

4d • $64,200 - $116,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

In an increasingly complex and dynamic business environment, EY’s internal Finance function continues to evolve to meet the needs of our clients and the firm. Our global Finance mission is to deliver accurate, timely, consistent, and insightful financial and operational guidance that supports informed decision-making and advances EY’s strategic objectives.

Finance delivers a broad range of services across the firm. The US Account Support finance team partners closely with client-serving professionals to support complex account decisions, annual planning, financial performance management, engagement margin improvement, and investment decisions.

As a Mercury Business Advisor Senior Associate, you will join the internal Finance team while gaining exposure to EY’s client-facing service lines, including Assurance, Tax, Consulting, and Strategy. In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial advisor to an assigned portfolio of partners, ensuring high standards of financial management and performance.

As a Mercury Business Advisor Senior Associate, you will support client-serving teams in managing external engagements from a financial performance perspective. Your role includes proactive financial advisory support throughout the engagement lifecycle, as well as on-demand guidance as needed. You will be aligned by service line and provide support in person or virtually within a conducive time-zone environment.

Through comprehensive training, you will develop end-to-end expertise in the Mercury (SAP) finance system, processes, and policies. You will advise engagement teams on effective system usage to achieve targeted financial outcomes.
You will manage a portfolio of engagements of varying complexity, supporting senior leaders with financial analysis, pricing strategies, budget-to-actual reviews, and billing strategies. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for client-related financial insights and compliance with EY finance and quality policies.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends and anomalies and provide actionable recommendations
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships
• Effective virtual collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
• Strong judgment, listening skills, and ability to escalate appropriately
• Logical, structured approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage time effectively across multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Adaptability and effectiveness as a change agent
• A minimum of two years of experience in a client-driven professional environment performing financial analysis and providing recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods, including limited time off during the June fiscal year-end close

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a professional services environment in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial reporting to identify trends and root causes, and advising engagement teams on actions to improve performance
• Facilitating training on Mercury usage and financial management best practices
• Contributing to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and adoption of leading practices
• Effectively managing stakeholder questions or challenges by adapting communication and engagement style as needed

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
• The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $64,200 to $116,400.
• The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $77,000 to $132,300.
• Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances.
• You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level