Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Senior - Location Open

Business Consulting - Finance - Financial Planning and Analytics (FP&A) - Senior - Location Open Location: Chicago Other locations: Anywhere in Country Date: Aug 17, 2026 Requisition ID: 1726199 Location: Anywhere in Country 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. 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. Our Advisory Seniors help clients transform their financial planning capabilities, optimize decision‑making processes, and build scalable frameworks that drive organizational performance. 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 As a Senior in Financial Planning and Analytics, you will deliver complex FP&A and EPM projects, applying judgment and selecting appropriate methodologies to inform recommendations. You will coordinate with junior colleagues, meet performance objectives, and support client engagements. This role offers the chance to tackle complex issues, learn best practices, and grow professionally. 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. Guide teams and supervise others to deliver complex technical initiatives. Deliver agreed activities and apply judgment to inform recommendations. Coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members. Ensure deliverables meet client service, quality, and risk management standards. Skills and attributes for success Success in this role is driven by your analytical abilities, teamwork, and adaptability. You will make an impact by supporting projects, solving problems, and continuously learning in a collaborative environment. Deep understanding of FP&A processes, financial modeling, and business partnering Demonstrate 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. To qualify for the role, you must have Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business) Minimum 2 years of combined industry and consulting experience in financial planning and analysis, with 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, process improvements, 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 leverages financial data to drive insights Experience working with EPM platforms is a plus, such as: Anaplan, Oracle EPM Cloud (PBCS, ePBCS, FCCS), OneStream, Tagetik, or similar solutions 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: FP&A, Financial Planning, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance roles in operating companies Consulting experience: Advisory, implementation, or transformation consulting in finance functions Both perspectives allow you to understand client pain points while delivering practical, sustainable solutions CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials 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 What we look for We seek top performers who are passionate about financial planning and analytics, thrive in dynamic environments, and are committed to delivering exceptional results. What we offer you At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore . 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 $97,300 to $178,300. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $116,700 to $202,600. 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. Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. 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. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. 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, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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