Brad McRae Strategy & Transformation Manager, FP&A, Ernst & Young LLP
Location:
Capitol Heights,
MD United States Birthday:
Jan 17th Joined:
Feb 13th, 2025
I currently work with Ernst & Young LLP
as Strategy & Transformation Manager, FP&A
I have 17 years of experience working in the
Consulting Services industry.
Senior Online Payroll Specialist|
Paychex Inc.
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Additional Experience as Senior Online Payroll Specialist, Paychex Inc., Atlanta, GA
Senior Financial Analyst|
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Engaged in detailed financial analysis and reporting, employing advanced methodologies like Raytheon Six Sigma and Earned Value Management to monitor and report on program costs and efficiencies. Focused on developing automated tools and practices to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, supporting effective program management and decision-making.
● Developed 10 automated analytical tools using Raytheon Six Sigma principles, improving task efficiency by 40%.
● Utilized Earned Value Management practices to track and report schedule and cost variances, enhancing program management effectiveness.
● Leveraged data to prepare contract data requirements listings (CDRLs) and subcontract data requirement listings (SDRLs) for timely external government reporting.
Senior Financial Analyst/Project Manager|
Fox Networks Group
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Served as key liaison between FNG Shared Financial Services and various organizational units, focusing on enhancing payroll accounting accuracy and efficiency. Improved procedures, implemented new tools, and developed training programs to ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
● Enhanced Payroll General Ledger account accuracy from 65% to 93% through procedural updates and training initiatives.
● Implemented cloud-based reconciliation tool, reducing the reconciliation process time by approximately 15 days.
Senior Consultant – Workday Payroll|
IBM
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Played key role in implementing Workday HCM - Payroll modules, focusing on customizing solutions to meet client requirements while ensuring smooth adoption and system optimization. Contributed to detailed planning, testing, and change management to ensure successful deployment and high levels of client satisfaction.
● Achieved 92% client satisfaction rating by tailoring Workday implementation strategies to meet diverse client needs.
● Led successful change management initiatives that increased employee adoption rates of new systems.
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis|
Fox Networks Group
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for NE&O division, applying expertise in financial modeling and analytics to steer division's financial health. Led initiatives to refine financial systems, streamline reporting processes, and enhance accuracy of financial forecasts, directly contributing to division's ability to make informed strategic decisions.
● Managed annual operating budget activities totaling $236M, alongside $53M capital budget and headcount planning for approximately 220 resources.
● Automated financial reporting processes using IBM Cognos TM1, decreasing report generation time by 2 days and reducing planning cycle times by 1 week.
● Built costing models for cloud services, enhancing budget accuracy and financial planning.
Strategy & Transformation Manager – FP&A|
Ernst & Young, LLP
From 0 to Current • 2025 year(s)
Steer FP&A business transformations, specializing in guiding program teams through intricate changes by leveraging project management, change management, and finance process expertise. Strategize finance transformations, leading development of finance process taxonomies, and advising on governance models to optimize financial operations and reporting. Align financial systems and practices with industry-leading standards to drive efficiency and insight.
● Directed the successful redesign of financial planning and analysis processes, achieving a 25% increase in operational efficiency by integrating advanced analytics tools and automating routine tasks.
● Spearheaded the creation of comprehensive finance process taxonomies, resulting in a 20% increase in data quality and operational integration.
● Led a cross-functional project team on the transition from legacy reporting systems to a unified enterprise reporting solution, standardizing management/ operational reporting, and reducing the enterprise's reporting library by 50%.
● Conducted ROI analysis and scenario planning to identify business opportunities and support leadership in resource prioritization.
● Received six commendations from Ernst & Young Partners and Senior Managers for exemplary guidance, management, and development of team members.
