At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Job Title: UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Manager Location: Dublin / Belfast Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No Business Area: Finance Transformation Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent The opportunity Our Finance Transformation team delivers globally integrated Finance service offerings to our clients. Our Finance team assists clients in building Finance functions that are business-focused, cost-effective and agile in meeting the needs of all their stakeholders A growth area for us is Global Business Services, and how technology enables control– supporting companies in either taking their first steps to establish their Global Business Services capability or developing the maturity of existing Finance and GBS organisations. We support our clients across the full lifecycle of the transformation journey, including: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Performing current-state diagnostics</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Developing a vision, strategy, and operating model</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Delivering an activity analysis, and creating a business case</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Crafting an integrated implementation roadmap</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Guiding location and sourcing model selection</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Designing and implementing future state processes and technologies (particularly across record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, as well as identifying AI opportunities)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Shaping future organisation design</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Overseeing transition to future models</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Designing and implementing experience-led service management</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">All encompassed by end-to-end programme management</li> </ul> Your key responsibilities You will build strong relationships within client organisations, working with them to understand their most critical business problems and priorities, consulting with your EY peers to evaluate, design, and deliver solution options that leverage cutting-edge technologies. You will motivate and manage high-performing diverse teams, aligned to EY’s values, delivering exceptional client service and preparing our clients for a digital future. Skills and attributes for Success We are looking for professionals who are great communicators, team players, and relationship builders, with a real desire to learn. Professional in your approach, you will have a natural ability to establish personal credibility with clients. You will also be highly organised, capable of coordinating your own workload and that of other team members, meeting deadlines, proactively managing risks and delivering quality outcomes. A role model to those around you, you will live the values of the firm daily, coaching and supporting the development of others. You will add measurable value to your clients by delivering work that addresses their biggest challenges and priorities, including the need to: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct diagnostic activities to assess maturity of processes, technology, and people</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop future-state Finance and/or GBS vision, strategy, and high-level operating model</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Create a Finance and/or GBS transformation business case</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assess potential locations for Finance and/or GBS centres</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Design future-state Finance and/or GBS and retained processes and organisation (including PTP, OTC and RTR)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Develop a transformation implementation roadmap</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Implement the future-state processes and technologies</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage transition of activities into new locations (e.g. knowledge transfer)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lead design and implementation of new processes and organisation structures; being able to identify opportunities for technology</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Establish best-in-class service management practices and governance structures </li> </ul> To qualify for the role, you must have: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">6+ years relevant experience</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in designing solutions for Global Business Services</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Implementation experience of Global Business Services solutions</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency in your chosen market or sector</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong client relationship skills and proven stakeholder engagement</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A keen interest in applying modern technologies to solve Finance and cross-functional challenges</li> </ul> Ideally, you'll also have: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A valid and certified professional accounting qualification</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A background in management consulting or experience leading large-scale services transformation</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">High attention to detail and strong output quality</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong facilitation, presentation, and analytical problem-solving skills</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience line managing and coaching high-performing teams.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in the design and implementation of best-in-class Service Management (including service management tools and performance management frameworks) </li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience facilitating the planning, delivery and management of services, ensuring client requirements and specifications are achieved</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Understanding or application of relevant technologies such as: <ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Service Management Tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">GenAI and Agentic AI</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Accounting Automation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Consolidation and Reporting Tools</li> </ul> </li> </ul> What we look for <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Core consulting skills: client management, commercial thinking, problem solving, and facilitation</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Technical skills: hands-on delivery experience and subject-matter knowledge in Finance transformation and performance improvement</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Versatility: ability to adapt quickly and contribute in a fast-changing, tech-enabled environment</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable domain expertise relevant to your field</li> </ul> What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you</li> </ul> All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Pension</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maternity & Paternity leave</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Discounted health insurance</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bike to work Scheme</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Recognition Awards</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The purchase of additional annual leave</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Cash incentives for referrals</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Hybrid Working</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work Mobile</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Free Gym membership</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">TECH MBA paid by EY</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Travel Pass</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Wellness rooms Available in some offices</li> </ul> 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. Career Progression <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.</li> </ul> Inclusion & Diversity We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 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UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Manager (Dublin 2, IE) @ EY Global Services

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