UKI Business Consulting - Finance Transformation, Director

EY; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Director for Business Consulting – Finance Transformation. The role involves leading finance transformation initiatives, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have strong finance operations knowledge and experience influencing senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive remuneration package with flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Pension

Maternity & Paternity leave

Discounted health insurance

Free Gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance operations and transformation technologies.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence C-suite decisions.
• Experience leading full lifecycle transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver finance transformation engagements.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Drive business development efforts and shape proposals.

Skills

Finance operations understanding

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Education

Professional qualifications (MBA, ACCA, etc.)

Tools

Finance transformation tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Business Consulting – Finance Transformation, Director

Location: Dublin / Belfast

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: YES

Business Area: Finance Transformation

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The opportunity

This is your chance to lead transformative finance initiatives at EY. As part of our Finance Transformation team, you’ll help clients build agile, business-focused finance functions that deliver real value. You’ll work across a range of service offerings—from agile finance and performance management to global business services and digital finance strategy—helping clients navigate change and unlock new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver finance transformation engagements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and shaping proposals.
• Act as a subject matter expert on finance operations, technologies, and trends.
• Manage and mentor diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative thinking to client challenges.

Skills and attributes for Success

• Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and transformation technologies.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence C-suite decisions.
• Experience leading full lifecycle transformation projects.
• Excellent business acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to deliver practical, sustainable solutions to complex problems.

Ideally, You’ll also have

• Professional qualifications such as MBA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, PMP or Prince2.
• Experience in professional services or large-scale transformation environments.
• Familiarity with analytics, automation, and digital finance tools.

What we look for

We’re looking for innovative, purpose-driven leaders who thrive in dynamic environments. You’ll bring a collaborative mindset, a passion for transformation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes. If you’re ready to shape the future of finance, we want to hear from you.

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:

• Support and coaching 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
• All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

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.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• 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.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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