Business Consulting - Finance - Power & Utilities Sector - Manager - California/Arizona/Vegas
Location:
San Francisco Other locations: Anywhere in Region Salary: Competitive Date: Sep 25, 2026At 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.
The opportunity:
As part of our Finance Transformation team you will gain deep Power and Utility (P&U) industry experience working with senior leadership teams at our P&U clients as we support the energy transformation through Sustainable Finance. You will combine your finance capability with program and change management expertise to implement and embed improvements and deliver sustainable value. Join our dynamic team as a Manager, Finance Transformation and be at the forefront of finance thought leadership and innovation for the Power & Utilities sector. In this role, you will co-create visionary strategies that empower CFOs to drive sustainable, long-term business value. Your expertise will be pivotal in designing future-proof operating models that meet rigorous reporting, regulatory, and control standards, all while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. You will craft compelling cases for change, encompassing both financial and non-financial factors, and lead the execution of comprehensive Finance Transformation programs.
Your key responsibilities:
As a Manager Finance Architect for the Power & Utilities sector, you will play a critical role in leading and delivering innovative business processes and solutions. You will work individually and lead teams to create strategic solutions to navigate through complex challenges and learning opportunities.
Your responsibilities will include:- PowerPlan implementation and integration with ERP and EAM systems
- Finance operating model design
- Finance processes improvement
- Shared services and global business services design and implementation
- Outsourcing advisory
- Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
- Finance systems and intelligent automation
- Financial close, consolidation and reporting
- Cost management and profitability analysis
- Procure-to-pay and record-to-report processes
- Asset and project accounting
Knowledge of interconnected utility billing to cash processes via CIS systems and GLs.
Familiarity with utility rate structures, recovery and revenue models
Understanding of the business of power transmission and distribution and the financial planning drivers related to these operations
Understanding of FERC reporting requirements and intersections with GAAP reporting
Defining and executing key deliverables
Managing project timelines and tracking progress
Engaging with clients regularly, providing valuable insights and leading working sessions
Travel requires 60- 80% as needed to meet the needs of our external clients, including opportunities to lead teams and drive additional service offerings.
Skills and attributes for success To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical and business acumen, including:
PowerPlan and ERP system experience
Proficiency in business case development and digital strategy
Awareness of finance compliance and regulation
Ability to assess finance quality, maturity, efficiency, and operational risk
Expertise in finance strategy, operating model design, and transformation roadmaps
Commitment to finance sustainability and driving outcomes
To qualify for the role, you must have:
A bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience in consulting and power and utilities industry
Experience with P&U specific finance functions and applications such as SAP, Oracle, and Power Plan
Business case development
Digital strategy
Finance compliance and regulation awareness
Finance quality, maturity, efficiency & operational risk assessment
Finance strategy, operating model and transformation roadmap
Finance sustainability
Ideally, you'll also have:
Strong relationship-building skills
Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities
A knack for complex problem-solving and digital fluency
What we look for We seek candidates who embody our values of integrity and respect, who are eager to foster trust with clients and team members alike. The top performers in our team are those who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for learning, and the agility to adapt to the ever-evolving finance landscape.
What we offer you At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers. The salary range for this job is: New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $154,000 to $256,700 Bay Area California offices – $160,500 to $267,400 All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $128,400 to $235,300 Individual salaries within these 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.
