SaT – Working Capital Advisory Services (WCAS) | Associate Manager | EY Pune
Job Description
Summary
EY is hiring an Associate Manager – Working Capital Advisory Services (WCAS) in Pune, focused on helping clients optimize cash, working capital, and financial processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), inventory optimization, and cash flow forecasting while delivering measurable impact on Free Cash Flow (FCF). If you have 6–8 years of operational improvement or consulting experience and a strategic, transformation-oriented mindset, EY provides a platform to grow professionally in a global delivery environment.
Job Details at a Glance
| Job Title | Associate Manager – WCAS (Working Capital Advisory Services) |
|---|---|
| Department | Strategy & Transactions (SaT) – Global Delivery Services (GDS) |
| Company | Ernst & Young (EY) |
| Location | Pune, India (Primary Location Only) |
| Work Type | Full-time |
| Experience | 6–8 years in consulting/operational improvement |
| Education | Postgraduate in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field |
| Requisition ID | 1573793 |
| Posted On | 10 October 2025 |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Travel Requirement | Client travel as required |
About the Role
As an Associate Manager in WCAS, you will lead projects that optimize client working capital, enhance liquidity, and deliver measurable cash benefits. You will develop advanced financial and operational models, provide actionable insights, and collaborate with global EY teams to design and implement solutions across industries such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, Automotive, Advanced Manufacturing, and Consumer Products.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engagement teams in executing WCAS projects, supporting working capital optimization and cash positioning strategies.
- Develop and maintain customer, supplier, product, and cash flow models to measure opportunities and benefits.
- Analyze historical transactional and financial data, market trends, and operational metrics.
- Present solutions and deliverables to clients, clearly communicating assumptions, methodologies, and business implications.
- Contribute to proposals, participate in new business opportunities, and support thought leadership initiatives.
- Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance on analytics, methodologies, and professional growth.
- Use tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, advanced MS Excel, SQL, Python/R (optional) for data analysis and visualization.
- Collaborate with EY offices globally to deliver high-quality client engagements.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Functional Skills
- Inventory Management: Optimize turnover, forecast demand, reduce holding/shortage costs.
- Data Analytics: Work with large transactional datasets; create segmentation and opportunity models.
- Credit & Receivables Management: Minimize DSO, optimize accounts receivable processes.
- Payables Management: Optimize Procure-to-Pay cycle, maximize DPO.
- Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Analyze statements, cash flows, and forecast future financial positions.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Develop liquidity and working capital strategies using public data, sector trends, and benchmarks.
Non-Functional Skills
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- High adaptability in dynamic business environments.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness for international business travel.
- Project management experience for medium to large engagements.
- Continuous learning and professional development mindset.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from a premier institute.
- 6–8 years of relevant experience in operational improvements, consulting, or analytics.
- Proven track record delivering performance improvement projects in supply chain, inventory, procurement, AR/AP, or cash flow optimization.
What We Look For
- Professionals with commercial acumen, technical expertise, and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Opportunity to work in a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team delivering global transaction and advisory services.
- Exposure to cross-industry WCAS projects and international collaboration with EY SaT practices.
What We Offer
- Global exposure with opportunities to work with leading clients and brands.
- Collaborative and inclusive environment promoting continuous learning and mentorship.
- Exposure to high-impact working capital and financial transformation projects.
- Support for career growth, skill development, and leadership opportunities within EY GDS.
About EY
EY operates in 150+ countries, helping clients grow, transform, and operate efficiently while building trust in capital markets. Our purpose — Building a better working world — drives innovation, professional growth, and sustainable impact globally.
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