EY is expanding its Consulting practice in Ireland and we are seeking to recruit for a key leadership position in our Finance Consulting team.

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks including the development of relationships with team members across all EY practices to serve client needs
• Lead delivery of client engagements, including:
  • Managing and motivating client engagement teams with diverse skills and backgrounds
  • Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
  • Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
  • Manage expectations of client service delivery
• Demonstrate expertise and in-depth knowledge in the areas of Finance operations and processes; Finance operating models; Global Business Services and Finance technologies
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment and play an active role in counselling and mentoring junior consultants within the organisation
• Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate to new knowledge and possess good business acumen

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ relevant experience. Key areas of experience include previous consulting experience and experience within Finance Reporting (VPM) and Finance Process & Automation
• Strong academic record including a third level degree in a Finance, Business or Project Management related area
• MBA, ACCA/ACA/CIMA and/or PMP/Prince2 qualification
• Experience delivering business change in one or more of the following areas would be expected:
  • Shared Services and Outsourcing programmes
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations
  • Programme/project management for large scale business transformation
  • Finance process improvement and automation in a Finance settings (e.g., Order to Cash; Procure to Pay; Record to Report; Budgeting and Planning)
  • Finance Reporting including Value & Performance Management
• Characteristics of a forward thinker and self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to learning new knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage a team of junior consulting professionals
• A proven track record of outstanding performance and display a high level of people and business skills
• A proven track record with developing and maintaining client relationships including the ability to write and shape business proposals
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong work ethic