Consulting Manager, Financial Close

Summary

Join Clearsulting, a global consulting company recognized for its excellent workplace environment and commitment to digital finance, as a Consulting Manager for Financial Close. This hybrid role, with potential for up to 30% travel, requires expertise in digital finance technologies like BlackLine and Workiva. You will lead project management activities, develop executive presentations, and ensure meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 5+ years of relevant consulting experience, and strong communication and project management skills. Clearsulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in a relevant field of study
• 5+ years of finance management consulting experience, showcasing deep understanding of project methodologies and techniques
• Proven track record in practice growth, accountable for revenue and margin targets related to technology implementation and finance transformation projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex business concepts clearly to executive audiences with grammatical precision, incorporating leading practices in business writing
• Strong project management experience, encompassing workplan creation and updates, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates, change management, and communications
• Experience in implementing finance technology software, with proficiency in leading practices and execution
• Effective organizational skills, adept at managing multiple and competing priorities
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate specialist functional and/or technical understanding of BlackLine, Workiva, Kyriba, OneStream, Coupa, or similar digital finance technologies, including implementation across various modules
• Articulate digital finance technology and processes fluently, seamlessly transitioning between the two
• Assist in developing executive-level presentations to effectively communicate complex issues and recommendations spanning processes, systems, and personnel
• Lead and execute multiple project management activities: workplan creation and updates, milestone tracking, risk management, status updates, change management, and communications
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail in executing work products with exceptional follow-through
• Embrace evolving responsibilities, willingly undertaking additional duties and demonstrating flexibility and a growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop executive-level presentations to effectively communicate complex issues and recommendations
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to coach, manage, and mentor consulting team members
• Demonstrated commitment to upholding and enhancing organizational culture and values
• Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for on-site engagements and client interactions

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work environment
• Mobile phone reimbursement
• Access to mental health apps
• Life insurance coverage