EY

Digital Finance Transformation - Senior Consultant

Recruiter
EY
Location
Ireland
Salary
Competitive remuneration package
Posted
11 Jan 2021
Closes
08 Feb 2021
Ref
IRE002YL
Approved employers
Approved employer
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Qualified accountant

Digital Finance Transformation-Senior Consultant:

Market leading growth

  • We're a business with market- leading growth, and this is set to continue. In fact, we aim to double the size of our business by 2020. We have a clear vision, big ambitions and a bolder purpose than ever before. It all means growth and opportunities for you and our clients. 
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

  • Entrepreneurial spirit delivers market-leading growth. That’s why we empower our people to innovate and act with flexibility. We’re developing people to lead, manage and deliver ambitious growth, and tackle the most complex, critical and rewarding challenges for our clients.
  • Inclusivity

  • The success of EY, our clients and our people, is built on having employees from a huge variety of backgrounds working together in high-performing teams. We're creating the working culture of tomorrow: it's more flexible, more inclusive, globally connected and driven by a purpose - to build a better working world.
  • The opportunity

    In Ireland, we are expanding our Advisory practice and are seeking to recruit high achieving individuals to be part of our growing business. Currently we are recruiting at Senior Consultant and Manager levels for our Finance Transformation team.

    Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients, including:

  • Finance Operating Model Transformation
  • Business Performance Management (BPM) including Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting; and Management Reporting
  • Finance Transformation enabled by technology – i.e. ERP, BPM, RPA, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Blockchain and AI
  • Global Business Services
  • Your key responsibilities

    Working in our Finance Transformation practice, you will:

  • Work as part of a client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment.
  • Deliver high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget. Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Manage expectations of client service delivery.
  • Cultivate and manage business development opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients. Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
  • Contribute to PI Finance practice development specifically in the areas of operations, thought leadership, marketing activities and training
  • Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge. Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.
  • Skills and attributes for success

  • At least 5 years of experience delivering change in a Finance function environment –gained either from prior experience in consulting or through a track record of delivering change/transformation projects in industry
  • Strong academic record including a third level degree, preferably in a finance/accounting, business or project related area
  • ACA/CIMA and/or PMP/Prince2 qualification an advantage
  • Process improvement experience in one or two of the following areas:
  • Transactional processing: Order to Cash; Procure to Pay; Record to Report
  • Financial planning and analysis: Budgeting & Planning, and Reporting)
  • To qualify for the role you must have

  • Experience delivering business change in one or more of the following areas would be expected:
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations including active participation in planning, business case, and design phases – as a subject matter expert in the area of finance and accounting
  • Business Performance Management (BPM) implementations including active participation in planning, business case, and design phases – as a subject matter expert in the area of financial planning and analysis
  • Programme/project management for large scale business transformation
  • Reporting transformation using Business Intelligence, data analytics and visualisation tools
  • Robotic Process Automation
  • Ideally, you’ll also have
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage a team of junior consulting professionals
  • Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of finance and accounting technology landscape and packages and key trends in this space
  • Knowledge of one or more of the following packages - SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, Oracle ERP, Oracle Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, Tableau, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere – is required
  • Preferred industry experience include Life Sciences, Utilities, Public Sector, and Consumer Business
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A strong work ethic
  • What we look for

    We are looking for ambitious professionals who can demonstrate experience of significant business transformation to work across multiple sectors and specifically those with a strong background in Finance transformation and technology. We are seeking individuals with consulting experience or individuals who have gained project and programme delivery experience within large recognised organisations.

    What working at EY offers

    We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

  • Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
  • About EY

    As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

    If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

    Make your mark.

    Who we are

    EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

    For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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