Senior Reporting Associate - MIS Reporting and Business Forecasting

CEF – Senior Reporting Associate

Senior Reporting Associate will support Consulting Service Line on MIS reporting and planning & budgeting. We also assist the Operations function work closely with the Sub-Service Line leads and the Core operations team in meeting the Service line objective.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Senior Reporting Associate with expertise in MIS reporting, Business Forecasting & Planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth of a new service offering.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist client facing teams with adhoc and standard report needs and handle queries on utilization, time charging and any queries on reports circulated.
• Resolve queries related to reports.
• Support in financial planning for the assigned business/location.
• Work on tools like Excel, PPT, Access, Data Visualization tools, SharePoint etc.
• Act as a central point of contact for the assigned Client facing team.
• Interface regularly with client facing teams/leadership, develop strong working relationships and leverage information gained to anticipate client needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the services offered by client facing teams and utilize that knowledge to make suggestions and/or recommendations on reports being done for them or on requests received.
• Coordinate for managing report logs/ conducting meetings for team.
• Act as SME for staff and new team members to coach them on reports and communication with clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Data Visualization tool (preferably PowerBI)
• Strong attention to detail even when dealing with routine tasks
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to ensure that work is of a consistently high standard
• Ability to multi-task projects and assignments in order of priority

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate/Post Graduate
• 3 - 6 years of relevant work experience is preferred
• Provide support to Consulting client facing teams & onshore finance/engagement teams by providing timely reports & insights.
• Assist analysis on budget v/s actuals, forecast productivity & utilization.
• Ensure proper and efficient team communications.
• Prepares reports & Perform quality review of reports generated.
• Ensure that process documentation is done and archived.
• Support efforts maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Reporting and preparing Dashboards for client facing teams and stake holders in other geographies, including senior leadership at GDS.
• One-time tasks, ad hoc reporting, etc.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Team player with willing and enthusiastic approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills, internally and externally
• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise

What we look for

• Very Strong Communication & Presentation Skills (Verbal & Written)
• Strong client service focus--responsive to requests maintains a sense of urgency in resolving issues
• Flexible in adapting to constantly changing priorities
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of Windows based programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Positive Attitude.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you