UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Director

UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation (Global Business Services), Director

Location: Dublin / Belfast

Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

Overview

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 (GBS) capability or developing the maturity of existing Finance and GBS organisations.

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.

As a Director in the Finance Transformation, you are a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex transformations across GBS organisations. You are a trusted advisor to C suite stakeholders, driving long term value through innovative, technology enabled solutions.

• Advise clients on current and emerging Finance and/or GBS trends
• Lead programme or multiple workstreams, having day to day responsibility for delivery
• Lead the current state diagnostic and target operating model work, including facilitating workshops with senior client stakeholders
• Develop Finance and/or GBS implementation roadmaps, helping clients think about transition strategy
• Lead design and implementation of new processes and organisation structures; being able to identify opportunities for technology
• Establish best in class service management practices and governance structures
• Oversee quality assurance, manage risks and third parties, and coordinate with cross service line specialists
• Own business readiness, change management, training, and cut over plans to transition to business as usual (BAU)
• Manage senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and robust advice to the senior management including C suite

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Key areas include previous consulting experience within solution design for Global Business Services and experience in business development
• Track record of delivering change programmes within a GBS organisation
• Deep expertise in your chosen market or sector
• Strong senior client relationships and proven ability to originate and lead major engagements

Ideal additional experience

• A valid and certified professional accounting qualification
• A background in management consulting or experience leading large scale services transformation
• Strong technical problem solving capability
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high quality, visual outputs and insights
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience in coaching and developing high performing teams
• Experience in the design and implementation of best in class Service Management processes (incorporating service management tools and performance management frameworks)
• Experience facilitating the planning, delivery and management of services, ensuring client requirements and specifications are achieved
• Understanding or application of relevant technologies such as Service Management Tools, GenAI and Agentic AI, Accounting Automation, Consolidation and Reporting Tools

What we look for

• Core consulting skills: client management, commercial thinking, problem solving, and facilitation
• Technical skills: hands on delivery experience and subject matter knowledge in Finance transformation and performance improvement
• Versatility: ability to adapt quickly and contribute in a fast changing, tech enabled environment
• Market / sector knowledge: demonstrable domain expertise relevant to your field

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive Total Rewards package
• Flexible working and career development support
• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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