ERP Consultant - Mergers & Acquisitions

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS Poland seeks an experienced M&A Senior Consultant for ERP to support complex transformation and separation programs across Europe. You will define approaches, shape solutions, and guide execution, ensuring ERP systems align with strategic objectives.

You will work on ERP strategy, architecture, and system separations, coordinating with stakeholders up to C-level while leveraging AI tools to accelerate analysis and delivery. Travel to EU locations is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and proven practical experience of ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4Hana, MS Dynamics) and ERP satellites.
• 6+ years in IT project management and IT consulting roles.
• 3+ years in ERP-related transformation projects, ideally in large-scale environments.
• Experience supporting ERP activities during business transitions (migrations, re-platforming, integrations).
• Ability to travel across EU up to 20% annually.
• Excellent written and verbal English; German or other European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end ERP workstreams in strategic transformations and M&A transactions.
• Contribute to ERP strategy, architecture discussions, and system separation.
• Coordinate ERP projects and manage client stakeholders up to C-level.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables with executive focus.
• Translate business needs into scalable ERP-enabled solutions; leverage AI where helpful.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and automation in client environments.

Skills

ERP platforms

IT project management

ERP transformation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

AI-assisted problem solving

Education

University degree in IT

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Dynamics

Job description

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

We are looking for a M&A Senior Consultant for ERP to support complex transformation and separation programs, including large-scale divestitures acting as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the full lifecycle of separation initiatives. In this role, you will primarily focus on defining the approach, shaping solutions, and guiding execution. You will help clients understand required changes across their technology landscape, business processes, and operating models, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

The opportunity

Our team is one of largest M&A groups of advisors, focusing on transformation advice for private and public clients. Our deep sector knowledge, our global network with local market experts, enable us to add real value to our client’s projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Support end-to-end ERP workstreams in strategic and complex transformations, or M&A transactions
• Contribute to ERP strategy and architecture discussions, including system separation, integration, and optimization
• Coordinate complex ERP projects and manage relations with client stakeholders, including C-level
• Develop high-quality client deliverables (presentations, assessments, business cases) with a strong storyline and executive focus
• Translate business needs into scalable, technology-enabled solutions across ERP plat
• Leverage AI tools and innovative approaches to accelerate analysis, solution design, and delivery efficiency
• Quickly ramp up on new functional or technical areas, applying structured thinking and AI-assisted problem solving where prior experience is limited
• Identify opportunities for innovation and automation in client environments and proactively bring improvement ideas

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong understanding and proven practical experience of ERP platforms (e.g. SAP S/4Hana, MS Dynamics) and ERP-dependable satellite applications
• +6 years’ experience in IT project management and in IT consulting roles
• 3+ years of experience in ERP-related transformation projects, ideally within large-scale or multi-entity environments
• Exposure to supporting ERP activities in business transitions, such as migrations, re-platforming, integrations, or system upgradesUnderstanding of how ERP systems support core business processes (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing)
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deal-driven environments, with strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Analytical mindset, adaptability, and willingness to learn in dynamic M&A contexts
• Ability to travel and work across EU (up to 20% annually)
• Excellent written and verbal command of English (German and other European language will be a plus)
• Occasional work outside normal business hours to work with international teams (e.g. United States)

Ideally, you’ll also have experience working in

• Experience in ERP projects in M&A transactions (e.g. integrations, separations, transformations)
• Supporting ERP-related workstreams during business transitions, including data, process, or system technology alignment
• Professional services or consulting environments, preferably in technology or operational transformation contexts
• ERP certifications
• University degree in field related to IT
• Experience in building strong working relationships with senior clients, including influence, advice and support to key decision makers
• Already gained experience in international environment

What we look for

As we are a dynamic team of passionate specialists, and we work as a global network in international teams all over the world, we will look for the same business acumen. Facing customers, we are "out of box thinking" professionals. Our top performers have a team player attitude, and they cope with challenges on a daily basis. Ifit all sounds familiar to you - we are looking forward to seeing you on board.

Working at EY Global Delivery Services (GDS)

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

About EY

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