EYP-Working Capital-Assistant Manager in Hyderabad, भारत

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EY- Parthenon – S&E - WCAS (Assistant Manager)

Working Capital Advisory Services (WCAS)

WCAS is a cornerstone of EY's Transformation offerings to clients, working in tandem with other EY practices to drive top line and bottom-line growth with measurable cash benefits.

Our team is committed to improving the cash-impacting processes of EY clients globally. We aim to help clients enhance their liquidity, resulting in increased Free Cash Flow (FCF) from operations. Our approach includes in-depth analysis and benchmarking, data-driven diagnostics of Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Forecast-to-Fulfil processes using EY's market leading methodologies and tools, and interventions focused on liquidity, such as Cash Flow Forecasting support.

The opportunity

We seek Assistant Managers with expertise in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), inventory optimization, and/ or supply chain management. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of experience in operational improvements with a strategic, transformation-oriented mindset, demonstrated by:

• Analyzing market/industry trends.
• Ideating from the client's perspective and strategizing with a 'big picture' approach.
• Aligning with client objectives for value, differentiation, ease of implementation, and long-term enablement.
• Experience in key sectors (e.g., Life Sciences and Healthcare, Advanced Manufacturing/ Industrials, Technology, Consumer Products or Retail).
• An end-to-end and transformational approach during pursuits, proposals, and engagements.

As a contributor to our performance improvement, and strategic growth initiatives, you will use your advanced skills in operational and financial data modelling to provide strategic insights to clients and internal stakeholders

Key responsibilities

• Support in executing WCAS engagements either individually or as part of a team to support key conclusions in developing and executing Working Capital optimization opportunities, support strategy and process optimization programs and Cash positioning
• Analyze historical transactional and financial data and market trends to create accurate and reliable opportunity and benefits measures
• Working closely with client teams and GDS leads to tailor models to specific client needs.
• Present deliverables and solutions to clients, clearly communicating assumptions, methodologies, and implications for their business.
• Contribute to the development of proposals and participate in client presentations for new business opportunities.
• Engage in continuous learning and development to stay abreast of best practices in Working Capital and Cash management
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance with EY's ethical guidelines and professional standards.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts in developing their analytical skills and understanding of methodologies
• Data analysis with extensive use Power BI / Alteryx / PowerPoint and advanced MS Excel
• Working knowledge of AI assistants such as copilot for developing automation agents for business development and other use cases

Skills and attributes for success

• Inventory Management Expertise: Experience in inventory turnover analysis, just-in-time inventory practices, and demand forecasting to reduce holding and shortage costs
• Credit and Receivables Management: Knowledge of credit policies, credit analysis, and accounts receivable management through Quote-to-Cash process analysis and designing strategies to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Payables and Disbursements Management: Expertise in managing accounts payable and optimising the Procure-to-Pay cycle. Experience in implementing efficient payment processes to maximise days payables outstanding (DPO).
• Supply chain management: Functional knowledge and experience within Plan, make, source, deliver pillars of supply chain management is a plus
• Data Analytics: Experience in working with large volumes of transactional data to develop segmentation and opportunity models (Must have- Power BI, Alteryx/SQL, MS Office applications; Good to have - Python/R, VBA, Snowflake/Databricks)
• Experience of working with stakeholders in global landscape
• Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to Travel: Openness to international travel for business purposes.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field from a premier institute with 4-7 years of applicable industry / analytics and/or consulting experience
• Track record of delivering performance improvement projects related to supply chain/inventory optimization, sourcing/procurement or sales/accounts receivable that deliver tangible results (cost take out, revenue growth, increased cash flow, etc.).

What you can look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EYP practices globally with running businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

EY is committed to being inclusive in all dimensions of diversity to ensure every employee is able to be and bring their authentic self to work, every day.

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