Role & responsibilities -

- Lead engagement teams executing WCAS which support key conclusions in developing and executing their Cash strategy and process optimization programs

- Assess the client's state of readiness with respect to people, resources, planning, data collection and strategy, while identifying high-risk areas, unidentified issues and areas for overall improvement.

- Build relationships with EY offices across the globe, and demonstrate knowledge of regional practices. Responsible for high degree of GDS user satisfaction with engagement process and work products

- Demonstrate strong knowledge in a particular industry (e.g., manufacturing, life sciences, consumer product goods, industrial products, technology, retail, PE etc.).

- Assist in business development activities including preparing presentations for pursuit meetings with clients to help sell advisory services

- Develop expertise on AP, AR and inventory optimization and comprehensive working capital analytics

- Qualitative research and presentations to support client strategy and EY business development activities using AI assistants such as Copilot etc.

- Develop best practices, supervise, coach, and mentor team members at the junior level.

Preferred candidate profile -

- Post Graduate degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, computer science or related field from a premier institute with years of applicable industry / analytics and/or consulting experience

- Track record of delivering performance improvement projects (min. 4-6 years) related to supply chain/inventory optimization,



sourcing/procurement or sales/accounts receivable that deliver tangible results (cost reduction, increased cash flow, etc.).

- 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 optimizing the Procure-to-Pay cycle.

Experience in implementing effective payment processes to maximise days payables outstanding (DPO).

- Process Transformation experience- candidates with hands on experience of operational turnaround services - process design and improvement, planning, sourcing etc.

- Experience of working with stakeholders in global landscape

- Ability to determine risks and opportunity areas, assess findings and communicate insights

- Proven experience in interacting with senior management of clients

- Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation skills

- Excellent people management and interpersonal skills

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in developing final presentations

- Experience managing staff on multiple projects and providing direction to team members

- Experience in selling and delivering projects that cover the full lifecycle of assessment, design and implementation support.

📌 Working Capital Advisory Services- Manager/Assistant Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 EY
📍 Bengaluru