Assistant Director Portfolio Finance Advisor
@ EY

Halifax, NS
CA$123,800
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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About the Opportunity

At EY, we shape your future with confidence in a globally connected powerhouse. Join EY and help build a better working world as our Assistant Director Portfolio Finance Advisor. You will be a key member of a high-performing and mixed rank PFA team led by the Markets Finance Lead, working in an extended global network.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The Portfolio Finance Advisor will:

  • Take the lead at a Service Line level and provide deep business insights on margin, revenue recognition, and inventory performance.
  • Advise on complex and material financial scenarios using strong commercial, financial, and consulting skills.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams and Client Servers to shape strategies and drive improvement projects.
  • Analyze significant data to deliver clear views of historical and forward-looking SL margin performance.
  • Develop financial models and provide pricing decision advice to optimize overall performance.

Team Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

You will work closely with other PFAs and finance teams to share knowledge, agree on priorities, and shape best practices. You will also support training initiatives to boost team competencies and client service excellence.

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong financial, business, and commercial acumen
  • Expertise in EY’s financial tools and processes
  • Superior stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Proven ability to analyze data and make decisive recommendations
  • Client focused with a deep understanding of commercial pressures

Qualifications and What We Offer

A four-year college degree is required with a preference for a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. The salary range in British Columbia is $92,300 to $153,800, determined by factors including education, experience, and work location.

EY's Commitment

EY is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering an environment where every employee feels they belong. We support career growth through coaching, flexibility, and a competitive Total Rewards package.

Key skills/competency

  • Financial Analysis
  • Margin Optimization
  • Business Insight
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Financial Modeling
  • Process Improvement
  • Client Advisory
  • Communication
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📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice financial modeling techniques.
Review margin optimization case studies.
Familiarize with EY's financial tools.
Analyze data using Excel and analytics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a team collaboration challenge.
Explain a time you influenced stakeholders.
Discuss handling complex financial scenarios.
Share examples of process improvements led.

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