Finance - Senior Consultant - Montréal

EY • Montreal, QC

6d

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll 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 (Our activities and your contributions)

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex accounting and finance process issues across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our evolving suite of Finance Optimization service offerings includes Finance Strategy, Performance Management & Costing, Finance Process Optimization, Finance Systems, Finance Integration, and Data Analytics. Pick a major, pick a minor or explore a range of our services before deciding to specialize and take advantage of the learning and development opportunities available to you as you grow your experience and accelerate your career by working alongside our team of leading finance and accounting professionals to Build a Better Working World.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with CFOs and finance departments to automate and streamline processes, enhance controls and compliance, and ultimately increase the strategic value delivered by Finance.

Supported by EY’s investments in technology, learning, and knowledge resources, you will contribute to delivering tailored, high-impact solutions to our clients and their stakeholders. You will also play a key role in the growth of our practice by delivering exceptional service and contributing to our ambition of excellence in finance transformation.

This position corresponds to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor or Master degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in finance and project-based environments such as ERP implementations, target operating model design, or process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• A solid understanding of key business processes (P2P, R2R, O2C, H2R, etc.) and Finance operational models
• Basic knowledge or proficiency in ERP systems and EPM tools
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and stakeholders in a fast-changing and uncertain environment
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles in various capacities (prepare and facilitate workshop, interview, walkthrough, etc.)
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and emerging AI tools
• A strong interest to contribute to business development and strengthens the firm’s market presence
• Willingness to learn and adopt a proactive mindset with enthusiasm for improving ways of working, fostering knowledge sharing and mutual support across service lines
• Values, principles, and work ethic consistent with those outlined in the EY Global Code of Conduct
• Ability to work in multicultural and bilingual environment (English and French)

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation and/or qualification i.e. MBA, CPA, CA, CMA CGA or equivalent are an asset
• Consulting experience and/or background in finance transformation is highly desired
• Background in operational finance and/or accounting functions is an asset
• Certification in ERP system or EPM tool configuration is a plus
• Willingness to travel as required by clients need

Responsibilities

• Understanding client needs, identifying key issues and risks, and proposing sound, actionable solutions
• Participate to project delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs, and proactively communicating achievements, progress and risks
• Guiding staff junior consultants to successfully meet client expectations
• Actively listening to stakeholders, building alignment, and influencing decisions through fact-based arguments
• Acting as a trusted advisor to your clients
• Proactively incorporating innovation and continuous improvement to enhance the delivery of services through technology, tools and sharing best practices with team members
• Leveraging your experience and technical and professional knowledge of finance and transformation to drive project success and improve client performance
• Showing leadership, integrity and teamwork by coordinating junior staff efforts, providing on-the-job coaching and ensuring good communication within the team
• Developing trusted relationships with clients and identify opportunities for EY within existing engagements
• Contributing to proposals and commercial efforts
• Enhancing EY’s visibility and reputation in the market
• Leading internal initiatives to strengthen team cohesion, improve delivery efficiency and skills, and enhance market knowledge and visibility
• Developing strong collaboration across EY service lines by building effective interpersonal relationships

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage
• a defined contribution pension plan
• a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence)
• a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being

What This Job Offers

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