Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, Business Consulting, NI

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Finance Transformation within their Business Consulting team. This role is pivotal in driving growth and enhancing client relationships while leveraging cutting-edge technologies in finance. The successful candidate will lead diverse teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and fostering an inclusive work environment. With a focus on continuous learning and transformative leadership, this opportunity promises to empower you to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic consulting landscape. Join a culture that embraces diversity and innovation, and help shape the future of finance consulting.

Benefits

Continuous Learning

Flexible Work Tools

Transformative Leadership Coaching

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant consulting and finance experience required.
• Strong understanding of finance operations and technology trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks.
• Lead business development efforts and manage client engagements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Finance matters.

Skills

Consulting Experience

Finance Reporting

Finance Process & Automation

Business Analytics

Robotic Process Automation

Stakeholder Management

Proposal Writing

Team Leadership

Education

MBA

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

PMP/Prince2

Tools

Finance Technologies

Job description

Location: Belfast

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 19 Mar 2025

Requisition ID: 1583259

Senior Manager, Finance Transformation, Business Consulting, NI

The opportunity

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

Our BC Finance team assists clients in building Finance functions that are business-focused, cost-effective and agile in meeting the needs of all their stakeholders. We also work with clients across different industry sectors to develop and enhance Global Business Services solutions to deliver standardised, end-to-end processes across multi-disciplinary support functions.

Key to many of our Finance Transformation engagements is the identification, evaluation and deployment of the right technology to support our clients’ business agenda. In particular, this involves intertwining our Finance and Shared Services portfolio with other offerings like cyber security, analytics, RPA and digital technologies.

We are seeking an experienced consulting professional who will drive the continued growth of our Finance Transformation services in Ireland – both by developing a portfolio of business built on valued relationships with external clients and growing an EY team with specialised skills in this area to meet our clients’ needs.

Your key responsibilities

• 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 business development and client pursuit efforts with a strong insight of the market and past sales record of having won new business and developed existing accounts
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on Finance matters and stay abreast of emerging business and industry trends relevant to our clients’ business, such as Business Analytics, Robotic Process Automation and Managed Services
• Effectively 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 technical capabilities 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

To qualify for the role;

• 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
• MBA, ACCA/ACA/CIMA and/or PMP/Prince2 qualification
• Strong market focus with ability to identify and build new opportunities and client relationships and a proven ability to write and shape proposals
• Experience managing senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and robust advice to the senior management including C-suite. Development of strategic Finance and IT relationships with C-suite decision makers
• Experience across the complete lifecycle of Transformation projects, from concept through execution and ongoing operations
• Excellent Technology knowledge and experience, covering current trends and best practice Consulting, complemented by strong Finance functional and operations understanding
• 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

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Apply now.