Job Description

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GMx - Manager - Commercial Controlling

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a global network delivering scalable, technology-enabled solutions to EY member firms and clients worldwide. Within GDS, Managed Services (MS) is a strategic growth area, focused on delivering end-to-end, long-term solutions across global engagements.

The GMX Controlling Team plays a key role in driving commercial excellence, enabling robust financial management, contract compliance, and value delivery across complex, multi-country deals.

The Opportunity

As a Controller, you will align to a high-profile engagement, taking ownership of contract management across commercial, financial, and engagement dimensions. You will partner closely with engagement leadership and key stakeholders to drive financial performance and ensure adherence to contractual requirements.

You will bring strong commercial acumen and proven experience in financial and engagement management. In addition, you will play a key role in leading, coaching, and developing junior team members, contributing to the overall effectiveness and capability of the Controlling Function.

Your Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Management

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the contract’s commercial construct and underlying business case
• Act as the primary point of contact for all commercial matters for the client, Engagement Partner, Tax Account Lead and Tax leadership
• Drive the activation and governance of commercial contractual clauses, ensuring early identification and mitigation of non-compliance risks
• Support contract renewals and related commercial discussions

Financial Management & Governance

• Build and maintain visibility of global engagement financials, driving robust commercial governance with key stakeholders
• Monitor and report financial performance against plan, supported by detailed variance analysis and root cause insights
• Recommend and implement actions to mitigate risks and capitalise on commercial opportunities

Operational Oversight & Delivery Excellence

• Lead and manage the Commercial Operations team, ensuring adherence to EY standards and Quality & Risk Management (QRM) requirements
• Oversee and review key deliverables, including internal contracting, change requests (scope and fee), estimates to complete, billing, reporting and pricing plans
• Drive consistency, accuracy and continuous improvement across commercial processes and deliverables

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships and influence senior leadership
• Self-assured and confident, with the ability to bring fresh insights to complex business challenges
• Proactive, self-driven mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to shape innovative solutions and implement best practices to optimise financial performance
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to evolving business needs
• Strong team orientation with a passion for coaching, mentoring and developing junior team members

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Graduate/MBA degree or equivalent.
• 10-15 years of experience.
• Project Management Skills to deliver positive outcomes in short timelines.
• Team handling skills. Experience in managing a team size of 2-3 at least.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining robust financial and operational models, with strong data analysis and presentation skills
• Hands-on experience managing end-to-end budgeting and forecasting processes
• Experience in month-end reporting, including variance analysis with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Demonstrated ownership of cash flow reporting and management
• Experience managing projects with complex billing structures and multi-dimensional interdependencies
• Basic understanding of P&L concepts and key financial elements
• Strong understanding of financial and commercial drivers and their interdependencies

What we look for

• A strong commitment to upholding and enhancing EY’s reputation through high-quality delivery and professional integrity
• A proactive mindset with a passion for problem-solving, enabling you to support clients in addressing complex business challenges

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across locations – 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.

• Continuous learning: Build future-ready skills and a growth mindset to navigate evolving business challenges
• Success as defined by you Leverage the tools, flexibility, and support needed to create meaningful impact in your own way
• Transformative leadership: Gain the insights, coaching, and confidence to grow as a purpose-driven leader
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and help foster inclusion for others

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